'Prince Wassiltchikoff' Rose

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'Prince Wassiltchikoff' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of HubertG

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

12 favorite votes.

ARS:

Origin:

Bred by Gilbert Nabonnand (1828-1903) (France, 1874).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Veitch - Coombe Wood Nursery in 1875 as 'Duchess of Edinburgh'.
Introduced in Australia by J. Scott & Son. in 1889 as 'Duchess of Edinburgh'.

Class:

China / Bengale, Hybrid Tea, Tea.

Bloom:

Carmine-red. Mild fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Marie Alexandrovna Romanov, Grand Duchess of Edinburgh, was born on 17 October 1853 an died on 25 October 1920.