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Mauve or mauve blend.
Registration name: Tuscany (gallica, unknown before 1819

Bred by Unknown (before 1812).

Gallica / Provins.  

Carmine-red, violet highlights, golden-yellow stamens.  Fine white flecks and lines at the centre.  Strong fragrance.  25 to 28 petals.  Average diameter 2.25".  Small to medium, semi-double to double, in small clusters, flat bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  

Few or no prickles/thorns.  Small foliage.  

Height: 35" to 47" (90 to 120cm).  Width: up to 3' (up to 90cm).

USDA zone 4b through 8b.  Shade tolerant.  Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot .  Prune after flowering is finished.  Prune lightly until this rose gets established (about two years), then prune it back by about a third..  This rose blooms on old wood.  

The date of this rose may extend back to the 1500s. Refer references.