'Comte de Chambord - in commerce' Rose

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'Comte de Chambord - in commerce' rose Description

My HMF:

'Comte de Chambord - in commerce (possibly 'Mme Boll')' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Franz K. Baskett

Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

109 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Pink blend Portland.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual, Portland.

Bloom:

Rose-pink. Strong, damask fragrance. up to 55 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Very large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.

Habit:

Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 2' to 4' (60 to 120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 8b.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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

Notes:

There is some confusion between this rose and 'Mme. Boll'. (See references under both varieties for more information.) 'Comte de Chambord' in gardens and commerce is said to be 'Madame Boll'. See.

The Swedish Rose Society recommends Comte de Chambord for northern Sweden.

Sam Kedem says this rose blooms the best during cool weather.