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| 'Cardinal de Richelieu' |
| 'Rose Van Sian' |
| Bloom size: | Medium: 2-3" |
| Bloom shape: | Cupped |
| Petal count: | very full: 40+ petals |
| Rose bloom color: | Mauve and mauve blend |
| Extra Bloom Info: | In small clusters |
| Rebloom: | None |
| Class: | Gallica |
| Extra Color Info: | Mauve blend, gray or tan reverse |
| Growth Habit: | Typically 3-6 feet, bushy |
| Fragrance: | Mild |
| Hybridizer & year: | Louis-Joseph-Ghislain Parmentier, before 1847 |
| Optimal growing zones: | USDA zones 4 through 8 |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 3-6 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Purple |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Parentage: | Unknown |
The Most Loved and Beautiful of FlowersSome know it as the Queen of Flowers; others call it by its family name, Rosaceae. But most of us know it, quite simply, as the rose. Whether grown in gardens, depicted in drawings, or praised in poetry, it is one of the most loved and beautiful of all flowers. This article briefly describes its history, explains its basic classifications, and provides descriptions and photographs of some of the most interesting and diverse specimens of the rose, the most beautiful of the flowering plants.
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| Posted by zuzu (Northern California - Zone 9a) on Feb 6, 2014 3:41 PM This rose has almost no scent and does not rebloom, but it's worth growing for the magnificent spring flush. Red buds open to reveal dark smoky-purple blooms with a contrasting reverse, usually silver but sometimes closer to beige. The combination of colors is breathtaking. Gallicas are recommended for zones 4-8, but my Cardinal de Richelieu blooms reliably (and beautifully) in my zone 9 garden. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by Skiekitty (Denver Metro - Zone 5a) on Sep 29, 2011 3:33 PM Survives zone 5 CO winters easily [ Reply to this comment | |
| Posted by bootandall (Marlborough, New Zealand) on Oct 28, 2016 2:40 AM This rose has a very strong scent. A friend likened it to Double Delight. [ Reply to this comment | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
|---|---|---|
| OMG! Look at that! by wcgypsy | May 29, 2012 6:54 PM | 2 |
| In Southern California, the Banksiaes are Blooming . . . by jerijen | Mar 12, 2020 9:26 AM | 13 |
| Thornless Roses by Sallymander | Jan 15, 2020 3:38 PM | 58 |
| Which Purple is the best? by Weluvroses | Jan 18, 2021 11:12 PM | 74 |
| What is this rose, Please? by Moondog | May 3, 2019 8:05 PM | 27 |
| A grafted vs. own root guide: Who, on What, and Where? by ac91z6 | Jul 9, 2018 3:12 PM | 38 |
| July 2018 -- photos and chat by zuzu | Aug 5, 2018 5:11 PM | 170 |
| May 2018 -- Photos and Chat by zuzu | May 30, 2018 10:44 PM | 66 |
| Rose vigor by Steve812 | Aug 22, 2017 9:21 PM | 65 |
| Please help? by Oldfatguy | Jul 2, 2016 11:56 AM | 27 |
| Gallicas by porkpal | Jan 26, 2016 4:00 PM | 3 |
| New home and new gardens! by Mike | Jun 19, 2020 10:33 AM | 74 |
| June Parade of Roses in Colorado (finally!!) by Skiekitty | Jul 10, 2013 11:15 PM | 20 |
| Rose Curculio or Rose Weevil by Calif_Sue | Jun 29, 2013 3:35 PM | 11 |
| Favorite Fragrant 'Blue' Roses by Steve812 | Apr 25, 2014 11:06 PM | 27 |
| Greenmantle Nursery by Steve812 | Sep 20, 2012 10:22 AM | 13 |
| New blooms, first week of May 2012 by zuzu | May 12, 2012 10:41 AM | 29 |
| Lady Banks Rose by mollymistsmith | Apr 7, 2012 7:38 AM | 34 |
| Doing a bit of rose shopping;-0 by chelle | Oct 21, 2011 11:56 AM | 29 |
| Black spot by zuzu | Jul 7, 2020 4:11 PM | 63 |
| More April blooms by zuzu | Jun 18, 2010 10:07 PM | 184 |
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