La Marne
Polyantha
Origin - Barbier, 1915
Parentage - 'Mme Norbet Levavassoire' x 'Comtesse du Cayla'
Color - Pink/white/yellow stamens
Foliage - Dark green
Thorns - Light
Size - 3' - 5' h. x 2' - 3' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 7
La Marne is a wonderful landscape rose because it is virtually carefree. I have never seen blackspot or powdery mildew plague this rose and it blooms well with only morning sun. In fact, too much sun will bleach the pink flowers to white. This well behaved grower projects an upright habit (to about 4 feet high) and is also very narrow (less than 3 feet wide). Cupped and ruffled semi-double flowers appear all over the bush throughout the spring and summer. The color of the blooms is particularly spectacular during cooler periods. I use La Marne in my border, mixed with other roses and perennials, but I have also seen it effectively used as a small hedge and as a container plant.
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