'Double Velvet Rose' Rose

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'Double Velvet Rose' Description

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'Double Velvet Rose (gallica)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of jedmar

Synonyms:

• Holoserica Plena
• Holosericea multiplex
• La belle veloutée pourpre
• La noire de Hollande
• Noire de Hollande
• Noire Veloutée
• Rosa centifolia var. holosericea plena
• Rosa holoserica flore pleno
• Rosa holoserica purpurea
• R. violacea purpurea nigricans holosericea plena
• Rosier Noir
• Violaceo Purpurea Nigricans Holosericea Plena

HMF Ratings:

26 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Unknown (before 1591). Bred by Unknown Dutch origin (Netherlands, before 1790).

Class:

Centifolia, Gallica / Provins.

Bloom:

Dark purple - violet. [Dark purple, yellow stamens, ages to violet .] Semi-double to double, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Bristly , few or no prickles/thorns. Dark green foliage.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Possibl the 'Violacea' in commerce. See References.