Umbra, gallica/provins

Bred in United States (2000) by Paul Barden. Introduced in United States (2008) by Rogue Valley Roses.

Bloom: Mauve & mauve blend [m], purple blooms. Deep smoky violet with strong purple-magenta inner petals. Fades to slatey-mauve and purples. One of the “bluest” roses I have seen, especially when grown in the shade.. Strong, Centifolia fragrance, Old rose fragrance. 65 to 100 petals. Average diameter 4″. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, quartered bloom form. Moderate, Once-blooming spring or summer. Medium, fragrant, rounded buds. Habit: Tall, upright growth habit. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.

Height of 4′ to 7′ (120 to 215 cm). Width of 36″ to 6′ . (90 to 185 cm). Growing: Used for beds and borders, garden, landscape, pillar, shrub or specimen. Zone 4 thru 8. Very hardy. Can be trained as a climber. Does not do well in warmer climates. Plant in partial shade for best color. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, very blackspot resistant., very mildew resistant, very rust resistant. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy. Prune lightly or not at all. Prune right after flowering is finished. Remove unproductive wood every third year or so. This rose blooms on old wood.

Parentage: Tuscany Superb × William Lobb