"Variegata Di Bologna"
Bourbons & Hybrid Perpetuals
These two classes of roses were highly popular in the nineteenth century. Their large full blooms and slight remotancy excited rose growers throughout the world. Bourbon roses, the first one discovered on the French island Ile de Bourbon (now Ile de Reunion) are highly fragrant, colorful and romantic. Hybrid Perpetuals were raised by the Victorians who sought exhibition quality blooms. They were the forerunners of the modern day hybrid teas but few hybrid perpetuals still exist today. The heat and humidity can be a challenge to growing these roses in southern gardens. Blackspot is problematic and spraying is often required. Some of these roses are well worth it however. It is difficult to forget the fragrance of a Madame Issac Periere. Souvenir De La Malmaison and Zephrinine Drouhin are best bets.
Bourbons
Madame Isaac Pereire
Souvenir de la Malmaison
Zephirine Drouhin
Roses Menu
These two classes of roses were highly popular in the nineteenth century. Their large full blooms and slight remotancy excited rose growers throughout the world. Bourbon roses, the first one discovered on the French island Ile de Bourbon (now Ile de Reunion) are highly fragrant, colorful and romantic. Hybrid Perpetuals were raised by the Victorians who sought exhibition quality blooms. They were the forerunners of the modern day hybrid teas but few hybrid perpetuals still exist today. The heat and humidity can be a challenge to growing these roses in southern gardens. Blackspot is problematic and spraying is often required. Some of these roses are well worth it however. It is difficult to forget the fragrance of a Madame Issac Periere. Souvenir De La Malmaison and Zephrinine Drouhin are best bets.
Bourbons
Madame Isaac Pereire
Souvenir de la Malmaison
Zephirine Drouhin
Roses Menu