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Bourbon
The Bourbon rose is thought to have eventuated as an "accidental" cross between a China and a Damask Rose. Though how anything so beautiful can be considered an accident is beyond my understanding. The "accident" occurred on the Ile de Bourbon in the Southern Ocean (now known as Reunion) where roses are used as hedges. The resultant seedlings were thought to be of merit and were further developed to produce the Bourbon rose we recognize today.
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Now when we say recognize it is not always easy to typify a Bourbon rose as some show more of the characteristics of the China parent - few thorns and pliable stems and others have more dominant Damask qualities, meaning they have more thorns and stiffer growth. Most however are known to be strong vigorous shrub roses with an arching growth habit. Bourbons have an excellent flowering and re-blooming ability plus a good strong perfume. The colour ranges from deep red through to strong pink, blush pink and white.
Whilst their heyday was from 1830-1850, when they were very popular world-wide, Bourbon roses still fit extremely well into the modern garden. It is rewarding to know that these classic charmers still endure and give pleasure to gardeners in the new millennium.
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Boule de Neige
Bourbon. This rose grows into a slender upright shrub with mid green foliage. The buds are tinted with crimson but open to reveal pure white, highly fragrant blooms with perfect symmetry. Generous with regular clusters of bloom throughout the season. 1867 France.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1m
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Great Western
Bourbon. Sumptuous summer blooms that are large, full, flat and loosely quartered. Tones of crimson, purple and maroon fading to mauve-pink. Sensuous sweet perfume. Nice dark foliage and red hips in autumn. Named after the 'Great Western' Transatlantic Mail Boat, bred in France in 1840.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5m x 1.5m
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Honorine de Brabant
Bourbon. The heritage of this rose is unknown but general consensus by rose lovers is that it is one of the nicest striped roses to be found. Delicate shades of lilac and purple on a large cupped blooms complemented by lush foliage. Few thorns, plenty of blooms and a delicious fragrance. Lovely.
This rose can be trained successfully as a small climber.
Habit: Climbing
Height: 1.8m x 1.5m
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Kathleen Harrop Clg
Climber Bourbon. A lovely and long flowering rose with a generous amount of blooms and few thorns. The flowers are fragrant, semi-double, pink and quite charming. Being almost thorn-less it is perfect for a prominent position. Will tolerate some shade. 1919.
Habit: Climbing
Height: 3mx1.8m
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La Reine Victoria
Bourbon. The slender canes of this lovely old fashioned rose are long and willow-like. The rose pink blooms are medium sized, perfectly cupped and fabulously fragrant. Repeats well from summer to autumn if treated kindly. From France 1872. Sometimes called The Shell Rose.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.2mx90cm
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Louise Odier
Bourbon. The petals of this lovely rose are perfectly arranged to form very large blooms that are double and shaded a rich rose pink. An exquisite fragrance delights the nose and the relatively thorn free stems delight the gardener. Tall and vigorous and generous with bloom quantity throughout the season. 1851.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.5mx1.2m
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Mme Isaac Pereire Clg
Bourbon. Beautiful large, shaggy blooms of purplish deep-pink that exude an amazing rich and heady fragrance. Few other Bourbons can rival its bold character. Free flowering and strong growing so if desired this rose can be used as a small climber. 1881.
Habit: Upright
Height: 2mx1.5m
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Mme Lauriol De Barney
Height: 1.5
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Mme Pierre Oger
Bourbon. A very beautiful old rose with cupped blooms of palest silvery pink heavily touched with white especially at the edges. The blooms are sweetly scented. Repeat displays throughout the season with a final flourish in the autumn. Relatively few thorns and long slightly lax canes. From France - 1878.
Habit: Upright
Height: 1.8mx1.2m
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Souvenir de La Malmaison Bush
Bourbon. This rose is named after the famous garden of the Empress Josephine - wife of Napoleon Bonaparte who collected roses from all over the world. Blooms are delicately perfumed, double, quartered and, blush white with pale pink shadings. Likes sunny a position as this French Madame doesn't like getting wet. 1843.
Habit: Climbing
Height: 1.2mx1.2m
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