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'Charles Lefèbvre' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jean Marion
ARS:
Dark red Hybrid Perpetual. Registration name: Charles Lefèbvre
Bloom:
Crimson, purple shading. Strong fragrance. 70 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped, scalloped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.
Habit:
Few or no prickles/thorns, well-branched. Light green foliage.
Height: 4' to 10' (120 to 305cm). Width: 4' (120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Hardy. vigorous. can be trained as a climber. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to rust .
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
'Marguerite Brassac', 'Paul Jamain' and 'Sir Garnet Wolseley' were declared synonyms of 'Charles Lefèbvre' in 1885 - see References. However, these were originally considered as distinct roses.
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