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Rosa ‘Charles de Mills’
Considered the finest Gallica rose. Deep crimson to purple large flat rosette blooms packed with petals. Geometrically artistic flower form. Once-blooming but with overwhelming presence.
Of unknown origin and parentage, 'Charles de Mills' is widely regarded as the finest of all Gallica roses. Its large, flat rosette blooms — packed with petals arranged in precise, quartered segments — range from deep crimson to rich purple-magenta, a coloration of unusual depth and complexity. The strong, rich Damask fragrance is characteristic of the Gallica class. Once-blooming in early summer, the display is generous and the presence of the individual blooms is commanding. Few thorns make it easy to handle. It is adaptable to partial shade and grows vigorously even in poor soils, demonstrating the resilience typical of old garden roses. A light post-bloom tidy and winter thinning of crowded branches is all that is needed to maintain the plant year after year.
Origine
Unknown (Europe)
Durée de vie
20-40 years
Taille
1.2-1.5m
Température
-15〜35℃
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Sun to partial shade. Hardy Old Rose that grows even in poor soil
Light cleanup after bloom. Thin crowded branches in winter. Few thorns
Rich Old Rose fragrance. Excellent for potpourri
Once-blooming (spring only). Heavy blooms weigh branches down, staking helps
Intermediate. C'est une espèce de niveau intermédiaire. Une certaine expérience préalable et des connaissances en gestion environnementale sont recommandées.
La température idéale pour Charles de Mills est -15〜35℃. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
La durée de vie moyenne de Charles de Mills est 20-40 years. Avec des soins et une alimentation appropriés, ils peuvent vivre longtemps en bonne santé.
Charles de Mills atteint généralement 1.2-1.5m à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Charles de Mills se nourrit de : −. Visez un régime équilibré avec une fréquence d'alimentation appropriée.
Le prix de Charles de Mills varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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