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La Ville de Bruxelles rose
Discovering Elegance: The Enchanting La Ville de Bruxelles Rose
In the gardens of floral heritage, the La Ville de Bruxelles rose stands as a timeless masterpiece, a creation by the skilled hands of Jean-Pierre Vibert in 1846. This Damask rose, introduced to the world in 1849, exudes elegance and sophistication.
Key Highlight Characteristics of La Ville de Bruxelles rose:
- Name: La Ville de Bruxelles (Ville de Bruxelles)
- Breeder: Jean-Pierre Vibert (France, 1846)
- Type: Damask Rose
- Colour: Clear Pink
- Flowering: Once Flowering
- Fragrance: Strong, Fruity
- Bloom Size: Large
- Family: Old Rose
- Size: Large Shrub (150cm x 125cm)
- Year of Introduction: 1849
Ideal For:
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- Mixed Border
- Shady Areas
Growing Conditions:
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- East, South, West Facing
- All soil types
- Full Sunlight
- USDA Zone: Zone 4
Disease Resistance:
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- Powdery Mildew: Good
- Black Spot: Good
- Rain Tolerance: Excellent
Flowering Characteristics:
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- Single-flowering with pink blooms, lighter on the edges.
- They were quartered with a twisted center, densely petalled (26-40 petals), and a rich fragrance.
- Abundant, prolonged, and once-flowering. Flowers are grouped in clusters, with 3-5 blooms simultaneously on a single stem during the peak blooming period.
Plant Structure: Neatly shaped bush with medium-sized, light-green, matte, leathery, elongated leaves.
A Symphony of Colors and Fragrance:
This French rose boasts exceptionally large, clear, and rich pink blooms that unfold to reveal a fruity fragrance, filling the air with a captivating aura. The clear pink hue, combined with the strong scent, makes this rose a sensory delight.
Versatile and Robust:
This rose variety is not merely a visual treat; it’s a robust and versatile shrub. With an upright and vigorous growth habit, it graces the garden with an abundance of pale green foliage. Its adaptability to various growing conditions, including full sunlight, makes it ideal for mixed borders and shaded areas.
Charmingly Unique Appearance:
The delicate pink appearance of the La Ville de Bruxelles is complemented by a quartered and twisted center, giving each bloom a distinctive character. The 3-5 flowers that grace a single stem during the peak blooming period add to the charm.
In addition to its aesthetic allure, La Ville de Bruxelles demonstrates excellent resistance to common rose ailments. With good resistance to powdery mildew and black spots and exceptional tolerance to rain, this rose requires minimal care, allowing gardeners to enjoy its beauty effortlessly.
La Ville de Bruxelles rose, with its clear pink blooms, intoxicating fragrance, and resilient nature, is a rose that transcends time. Whether adorning a mixed border or lending its elegance to shaded areas, this Damask rose is a testament to the enduring charm of classic roses in horticulture.
