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'Antoinette des Houlières' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Callimarcio
Bloom:
Red, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. up to 12 petals. Average diameter 3.25". Medium to large, single to semi-double, cluster-flowered, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Climbing, few or no prickles/thorns. Glossy foliage. 7 leaflets.
Height: up to 6'7" (up to 200cm). Width: up to 6'7" (up to 200cm).
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Source: Antoinette des HoulièresDedicated to Antoinette de Lafon de Boisguérin des Houlières (née du Ligier de la Garde) (January 1, 1638 Paris - February 17, 1694 Paris), French poetess and philosopher. She was the first woman in France elected to an Academy Française.
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