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Rosa 'Cardinal De Richelieu'
(Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu')

Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Raised in France
Discovered By - Parmentier, rose breeder
Year of Introduction - 1845
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.5m
Width - 1.2m

Description: A hybrid China rose with an upright, spreading habit. Dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with finely toothed margins. Fully double, Rounded rose flowers are very deep purple, each with a white Eye and button centre. The petals are curved and tinged with white on the backs. The flowers are produced in clusters in one strong flush from early to midsummer. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

Flower:

Fully double, rounded rose flowers are a deep shade of purple, each bloom with a white centre and button eye. The petals are marked white on the backs and curve at the tips. The flowers are produced in clusters in June and July. The flowers are lightly scented.

Flower colour: Purple

Flower shape: Rounded rose flowers in clusters

Flowering time: June, July

Foliage:

Dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with serrate margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright stems with very few thorns.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to oval leaflets

Propagation:

Cuttings, grafting.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.