Madame Isaac Pereire

Origin - Garcon, 1881
Parentage - Unknown
Color - Magenta/deep pink
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Strong
Size - 6'-8' high x 6' - 8' wide
Fragrance - Very strong
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Fair
Hardiness - Zone 5

The Name of the Rose - Named after the wife of a prominent Paris banker.

Many people believe that Madame Isaac Pereire is the most fragrant rose in existence and I would not argue with them. The huge magenta blooms emit a powerful perfume that can be detected from a distance. It is unfortunate that the rose is such an awkward grower and a magnet for blackspot.

Long eight foot canes will shot out in all directions which makes this rose a good candidate for pegging or training along horizontal supports. Left to her own devices, blooms will usually appear at the tips of the canes which can be disappointing.

Bloom appear in early spring and the first ones are usually not the best. A second flush will soon follow and they are usually nicer. Some of the prettiest blooms occur in the fall. The color of the full, blowsy blooms, occurring in clusters of up to five, are hard to describe. Anything from raspberry to magenta will suffice. They fade to a darker pink. They are exquisite.

Disease resistance is not good and like most Bourbon roses, blackspot is usually inevitable. Still, many rose lovers will forego this disadvantage to enjoy the beautifully scented flowers. Mme. Ernst Calvat is a pink sport of this rose.

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