'Archbishop' Rose

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'Archbishop' rose Description

My HMF:

'Pourpre Charmant (gallica, Schwarzkopf, pre 1806)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Karin Schade

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Archevêque
• Grand Pompadour
• Grande Pompadour
• La Magnifique
• Pourpre Charmant (gallica, Schwarzkopf, pre 1806)
• Pourpre Charmante
• Regulus (syn. 'Pourpre charmant')
• Rosier pompadour à grandes fleurs
• Rouge admirable (syn. 'Pourpre charmant')

HMF Ratings:

41 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend.

Origin:

Bred by Daniel August Schwarzkopf (Germany, before 1806).

Class:

Gallica / Provins.

Bloom:

Purple - violet. Velvety. Strong, sweet fragrance. Average diameter 3.5". Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Prolific, once-blooming spring or summer.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

'Pourpre charmante' in gardens and commerce with its streaked petals is most probably mislabeled.