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