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Centifolia. An old rose from France that goes under many different names. It grows into a vigorous shrub with strong branches. The abundant blooms are large, cupped, very fragrant and appear over summer. The flowers are mostly off white with purple and crimson stripes. 1845.

This rose is also called Village Maid, La Rubanee, Belle des Jardins and Rosa x centifolia variegata - despite the identity crisis this is still a very interesting an desirable rose.