Old Garden Rose, Centifolia, Gallica-Provins Rose 'Alain Blanchard'
Rosa
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Alain Blanchard |
| Hybridized | by Vibert |
| Registered or introduced: | 1839 |
Class:
Centifolia
Gallica
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color:
Mauve and mauve blend (mb)
Bloom Shape:
Semi-double
Cupped
Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Habit:
Bush
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Other Details:
Shade-tolerant
Resistant to black spot
Resistant to mildew
Resistant to rust
Stems are very thorny
Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering
Soil pH requirements:
Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Oct 5, 2008, chicochi3 from Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) wrote: One of my more unusual roses. Only blooms in the spring, but well worth the wait. Beware, though. Suckers all over the place! |
| Positive | On Sep 28, 2005, hortensia from Langley, BC, BC (Zone 8b) wrote: Bred by Vibert in 1839 4x4 once blooming |
| Neutral | On Jul 15, 2004, Paulwhwest from Irving (Dallas area), TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Bred in France. Won the Dowager Rose Queen award in 1999, and again in 2001. |
