• Belle de Provins

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Bred by Marcel Robichon (France, before 1953).
Introduced in France by Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1954 as 'Belle de Provins'.

Hybrid Tea.  

Dark red, purple shading.  Strong fragrance.  Large, very double bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.  Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .  

Belle de Provins was christened on July 5, 1953 in Provins