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Rose CatalogSouvenir de la Malmaison, bourbon
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Queen of Beauty and Fragrance
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Old Garden Rose, bourbon "Souvenir de la Malmaison", France, introduced by Jean Beluze, JD Maarse & Sons B.V. in 1843, Usually is pink in color, globular bloom shape, blooms 11 - 12 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 60 - 180 cm in height, 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, low resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular
Size
Height
60 - 180 cm
Width
100 cm
Bloom size
11 - 12 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
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Known for both its name and appearance, Souvenir de la Malmaison has produced four sports: dark pink, pure white, a plaited form, and a semi-marginal form. Its blooms are soft pink, shading to cream at the edges, cup-shaped, with many small petals forming a flattened center. The look recalls modern English roses bred by David Austin. Petals are delicate, thin, and easily damaged in wet weather. It performs better in hot, dry climates, where it grows taller—up to 2 m. In the middle zone, growth is not strong; the shrub takes a few years to reach its final size and should not be pruned. The foliage is large and shiny; in cold, humid climates it is susceptible to disease. The bush is prickly and stiff.
Named after Empress Josephine’s rose garden. Large, fully double flowers with a spicy fragrance. Abundant repeat flowering. Slow growing; it may take a few years to reach full expression. The flowers are damaged by rain. Performs better in hot, dry conditions. Suitable for a small garden or a container. Requires good winter shelter. (Oliver)
Included among the surviving Bourbon roses. Depending on climate, it can reach up to 1.5 m in height, but more often does not exceed 1 m. The bush has a rather modern appearance; the foliage resembles that of a hybrid tea rose. It is not very tall, but it is fairly hardy, taking a couple of years to become properly established. The flowers are large, flattened cups with a distinctive spicy–fruity fragrance. However, a significant drawback is that blooms often fail to open in wet weather; they are frequently spotted and may rot.
A widely known old rose. It flowers profusely with large, densely waved, flat blooms of delicate pink. The fragrance is consistently present, at times showing notes reminiscent of cinnamon and ripe bananas. Reaches 1.2 m in height and width.
A widely cited Bourbon rose, named after Empress Josephine’s residence at Malmaison. The flowers are fragrant, large, flattened, and densely filled. They are delicate pink, paling with age. The blooms spoil in wet weather. The bush is low and branched. Accounts report that Madame Bellews kept watch under her window at night to deter people attempting to take cuttings.
There is a climbing form named Souvenir de la Malmaison, Cl. (Charles Bennett, UK, 1892)
Named after Empress Josephine’s rose garden. Large, fully double flowers with a spicy fragrance. Abundant repeat flowering. Slow growing; it may take a few years to reach full expression. The flowers are damaged by rain. Performs better in hot, dry conditions. Suitable for a small garden or a container. Requires good winter shelter. (Oliver)
Included among the surviving Bourbon roses. Depending on climate, it can reach up to 1.5 m in height, but more often does not exceed 1 m. The bush has a rather modern appearance; the foliage resembles that of a hybrid tea rose. It is not very tall, but it is fairly hardy, taking a couple of years to become properly established. The flowers are large, flattened cups with a distinctive spicy–fruity fragrance. However, a significant drawback is that blooms often fail to open in wet weather; they are frequently spotted and may rot.
A widely known old rose. It flowers profusely with large, densely waved, flat blooms of delicate pink. The fragrance is consistently present, at times showing notes reminiscent of cinnamon and ripe bananas. Reaches 1.2 m in height and width.
A widely cited Bourbon rose, named after Empress Josephine’s residence at Malmaison. The flowers are fragrant, large, flattened, and densely filled. They are delicate pink, paling with age. The blooms spoil in wet weather. The bush is low and branched. Accounts report that Madame Bellews kept watch under her window at night to deter people attempting to take cuttings.
There is a climbing form named Souvenir de la Malmaison, Cl. (Charles Bennett, UK, 1892)
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