'Frédéric II de Prusse' Rose

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'Frédéric II de Prusse' rose Description

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Availability:

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HMF Ratings:

46 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid China.
Registration name: Frédéric II de Prusse
Exhibition name: Frédéric II de Prusse

Origin:

Bred by Philippe-Victor Verdier (France, before 1846).
Introduced in Australia by John J. Rule, Victoria Nursery in 1857 as 'Frédéric II de Prusse'.

Class:

Hybrid China.

Bloom:

Crimson and purple. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Arching, few or no prickles/thorns.

Height: 8'2" (250cm). Width: 5'11" (180cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Walter Branchi says Frédérick II de Prusse is named for Frederick II of Prussia, also known as The Great, who lived from 1712 to 1786.

Friederich II. "The Great" (January 24, 1712 Berlin - August, 17, 1786 Potsdam), King of Prussia