'Reine des Amateurs' Rose

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'Reine des Amateurs' rose Description

My HMF:

'Reine des Amateurs (gallica, Hébert, pre 1830)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Pascale Hiemann

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

16 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend.
Registration name: Reine des Amateurs (gallica, Hébert, pre 1830)

Origin:

Bred by Mme. Hébert (France, before 1830).

Class:

Gallica / Provins.

Bloom:

Pink, lilac shading, lighter edges. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 3". Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), expanded , globular bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Armed with thorns / prickles, bristly . Dark green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 8b.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Unknown

Notes:

'Madame Hébert' as a synonym for 'Reine des Amateurs' is historically incorrect, and is based on a recent misunderstanding of the name of the breeder as that of the rose.
'Reine des Amateurs' at Sangerhausen seems to be mislabeled (see References)