Variegata di Bologna, Bourbon

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Old Garden Rose, bourbon "Variegata di Bologna", Italy, introduced by Gaetano Bonfiglioli & figlio in 1909, Usually is white, burgundy in color, deep cup bloom shape, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, once rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 200 - 300 cm in height, 200 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 3 from -40°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.

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Aroma

USDA Zone 3

-40°С

Rebloom

Bush Shape

Bloom Shape

Deep cup

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Variegata di Bologna is long-cultivated. It bears soft pink blooms with crimson‑purple stripes and spots; in heat the striping becomes paler, while the base color remains soft pink. It is regarded as a sport of Victor Emmanuel, a purple rose. The blooms are very full (densely petalled), cup‑shaped, sometimes flattened. They appear in tight clusters (short‑pediceled), 3–5 per cluster, and may rot in wet weather. Foliage is abundant, large, thin, bright green, and somewhat susceptible to black spot. The plant is vigorous, producing many long shoots that are best tied to keep the bush tidy. The blooms are suitable for dried bouquets. At times, part of the bush can revert to the original purple form. After the first profuse bloom, individual flowers continue to appear.

Variegata di Bologna, bourbon

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Main characteristics

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