'Reine Marie Henriette' Rose

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'Reine Marie Henriette' rose Description

My HMF:

'Reine Marie Henriette (cl. hybrid tea, Levet, 1878)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of David Giroux

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Gloire de Dijon rouge

HMF Ratings:

31 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Medium red Tea, Cl..
Registration name: Reine Marie Henriette (cl. hybrid tea, Levet, 1878)

Origin:

Bred by Antoine Levet (père) (France, 1878).
Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1882 as 'Reine Marie Henriette'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea, Cl., Tea, Cl..

Bloom:

Cherry-red, ages to fuchsia / magenta. Cherry-red. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Climbing, few or no prickles/thorns. Dark green foliage.

Height: 12' (365cm). Width: 8' (245cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Madame Bérard × Général Jacqueminot (hybrid perpetual, Roussel 1853)

Notes:

Dedicated to Queen Marie-Henriette of Belgium (1836-1902).