Baronne Prevost
(Hybrid Perpetual, unknown parentage, 1842) – medium pink. This rose is sometimes classified as a Hybrid
Perpetual but the general consensus points to the Portland class. I think it is some kind of hybrid as
the upright growth habit is more like a Hybrid Tea. Hybrid or not the blooms certainly look like Old Garden
Roses. Blooms are large, flattened rosettes that sometimes quarter around a central button eye. The color
is a typical OGR pink, medium in intensity with magenta tones. The strong Damask fragrance is capable of
wafting great distances. Disease resistance is said to be good but not great. In particular black spot can be
a problem so spraying with fungicides is necessary to prevent defoliation. Winter hardy to zone 5.
Recommended by lemecdutex z9 CA Fresno.
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