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Bourbon Roses are named after Ile de Bourbon a small island in the Indian Ocean (now known as Reunion) which was once a French Colony but is now an "Overseas Department of France", whatever that means. The Bourbon Rose was a natural cross between Rosa chinensis and Rosa damascena bifera, these two pollen parents being a popular choice for hedging on the Island so there was obviously some horticultural hanky-panky going on in the hedge-rows. There are several disputed claims as to who saw this chance seedling first however it remains undisputed that seeds of this "new" rose were sent to France around 1817. There they were grown by the head gardener to King Louis-Philippe and became known as "Rosier de I'lle Bourbon". A very similar rose - many say exactly the same - grew in the Calcutta Botanic Gardens around the same time and was known in India as Rose Edouard. Perhaps the original seed was more widely distributed than first thought?

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aka Snowball rose

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.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Boule de Neige

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Souvenir de La Malmaison    Alba Maxima    Mme Hardy   

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Bourbon. Firstly, this Rose has nothing to do with Vince Martin! Originating from France in 1874 it grows into a tall shrub that flowers abundantly in summer. The blooms are beautifully fragrant, fully double, globular and rose pink with splashes of deep carmine. Light green, healthy foliage

Commandant Beaurepaire was a French Army officer (1740-1792). His name can be found engraved on the Arch de Triomphe in Paris.

 

Flower Colour: Pink / Red
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Commandant Beaurepaire

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Honorine de Brabant    Souvenir de Monsieur  Brueil   

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Lavender / Purple
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m

Honorine de Brabant

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aka The Shell Rose

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'.

 

Flower Colour: Pink / Lavender
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 90cm

La Reine Victoria

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Konigin Von Danemark    Honorine de Brabant    Souvenir De Louis Amade   

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aka AKA Madame de Stella

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, the relatively thorn free stems delight the gardener. Tall, vigorous and will bloom generously throughout the season. 1851.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m

Louise Odier

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Honorine de Brabant    Souvenir De Louis Amade    Souvenir de Monsieur  Brueil   

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Bourbon. A very beautiful old rose with cupped blooms of palest silvery pink 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.

 

Flower Colour: Pink / White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m

Mme Pierre Oger

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Souvenir de La Malmaison    Honorine de Brabant   

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Bourbon. This rose is named after the famous garden of Empress Josephine - wife of Napoleon Bonaparte who collected roses from all over the world. Blooms are delicately perfumed, double, quartered and blush white with pink shadings. Likes a sunny position as this Madame doesn't like getting wet 1843

 

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m

Souvenir de La Malmaison

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Bourbon. This French bred rose has 'old world' charm but actually was only released in 2000. Highly perfumed blooms that are large, loose, double and cupped in a shade of soft lilac pink. Golden stamens complete the picture. The plant is bushy and healthy, producing plenty of blooms. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Pink / Lavender
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Souvenir De Louis Amade

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aka Souvenir de Madame Brueil

Bourbon. Deep cerise or magenta- pink double blooms that flower in flushes throughout the season. Beautifully fragrant flowers. Vigorous plant with bright green foliage. Available only in Australia and New Zealand. Bred by Antoine Levet (père) (France, 1889).

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2.15m x 0.9m

Souvenir de Monsieur Bruel

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Bourbon. Discovered in Ireland and named after the famous garden near Dublin where it was growing. This almost single rose has delicate pearly pink petals and a gentle sweet fragrance. Quite delightful in full flower. Repeats well and is a reliable performer. 1950.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Souvenir de St Annes

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Ballerina    Rosy Cushion    Sally Holmes   

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