Duc de Guiche
(Gallica, unknown parentage, 1810) – crimson, mauve and pink blend. Of the Hybrid Gallicas on
my list this one conforms, at least in color, to the standard idea of what a Gallica should look like.
The large blooms start out crimson then fade to a marvelous blend of purple and magenta. They are
cupped in form and sport a neat, central button eye. Growth habit is 4 to 5 feet tall and 4 foot wide.
According to HelpMeFind Roses, in September 1998, the Montreal Botanical Garden (Le Jardin
Botanique de Montreal) carried out a survey of its roses' resistance to black spot, powdery mildew
and rust. This is one of the outstanding varieties which showed a 0% to 5% infection rate. Only well-
established plants were used in the survey. Winter hardy to zone 4. Once blooming. Recommended
by Lori-elf in MD.
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