Fantin-Latour
Origin
-Unknown
Parentage - Unknown
Color - Soft Pink
Foliage - Light green
Thorns - Light
Size - 5'-7' high x 3'-5' wide
Fragrance - Strong, sweet
Repeat bloom - No
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 4
The
Name of the Rose - Ignace Henri Joseph Theodore Fantin-Latour
(1836-1904) was a French painter known for his flower portraits.
This
rose is named after the French artist who painted beautiful flowers
and roses such as this one in the nineteenth century. It is a classic
"cabbage rose" but one whose classification is somewhat
controversial. It is generally considered to be a centifolia because
of its flower and blooming habits but many rosarians say that the
foliage is definitely china. Despite the questionable origin, it is
a favorite among old roses. It flowers only once a year with blush
pink blooms that open in a swirl design to reveal a button center.
Foliage is pale green and it is not thorny. It is very tall and upright
(more than 6 feet) and somewhat lanky in my garden. Over the years,
flowers have become more profuse. Delicious fragrance!
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