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'Baron de Bonstetten' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Henrique Rodrigues Vivián
HMF Ratings:
30 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Dark red Hybrid Perpetual.
Registration name: Baron de Bonstetten
Bloom:
Dark red. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles.
Height: 39" to 7' (100 to 215cm). Width: 3' (90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Can be trained as a climber. plant in partial shade for best color. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Named in memory of Charles Victor von Bonstetten, an early nineteenth century philosopher.
Declared synonym of 'Monsieur Boncenne' in 1886. - see References. In fact, it is a similar rose.
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