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Rose CatalogSouvenir de William Wood, hybrid perpetual
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Old Garden Rose, hybrid perpetual "Souvenir de William Wood", France, introduced by Eugène Verdier fils aîne in 1864, Usually is purple, burgundy in color, cupped bloom shape, blooms 8 - 10 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 120 cm in height, 90 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Cupped
Size
Height
120 cm
Width
90 cm
Bloom size
8 - 10 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
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Dark burgundy-red, heavily waved blooms with flat centers; foliage abundant and leathery. The shrub is upright, bushy, and very compact. Flowers profusely over a long period, tolerates rain, and does not scorch.
Souvenir de William Wood is described as a variety with the darkest flowers and is recommended for semi-shade. It is noted that remontant roses with dark and very dark blooms should be placed only in semi-shaded locations, especially where they are not exposed to the full midday sun. ‘Prince Camille de Rohan,’ ‘Souvenir de William Wood,’ ‘Sultan of Zanzibar,’ etc., if subjected to only one hour of midday sun, will be completely scorched.
Souvenir de William Wood. Large, full, dark purple with a fiery red tinge. Medium height.
Souvenir de William Wood is described as a variety with the darkest flowers and is recommended for semi-shade. It is noted that remontant roses with dark and very dark blooms should be placed only in semi-shaded locations, especially where they are not exposed to the full midday sun. ‘Prince Camille de Rohan,’ ‘Souvenir de William Wood,’ ‘Sultan of Zanzibar,’ etc., if subjected to only one hour of midday sun, will be completely scorched.
Souvenir de William Wood. Large, full, dark purple with a fiery red tinge. Medium height.
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