Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size:Very large: 6" or more
Bloom shape:Flat
Petal count:full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color:Medium red
Rebloom:None
Class:Gallica
Fragrance:Moderate

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Vine
Life cycle:Annual
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 6a
Leaves:Deciduous
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color:Purple
Flower Time:Late spring or early summer
Summer
Year Round
Uses:Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant:Birds
Propagation: Other methods:Layering
Crowns
Miscellaneous:Tolerates poor soil
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

Sublime scent, holds the blooms on strong canes

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