Rosa ‘Dupetit Thouars’
A Bourbon rose. Brilliant crimson flowers, sometimes shaded a little purplish, large and full, form compact, growth vigorous. [Paul (1848, 1863, 1888), Rivers (1854, 1857, 1863), FC p.252/1850].
Horticultural & Botanical History
In the first great National Rose show held in July 1858, ‘Dupetit Thouars’ was listed amongst the roses appearing in multiple (3) winning collections. [Gard. Chron. 1858].
History at Camden Park
Included in a handwritten list of roses dated 1861, probably intended for a new edition of the catalogue that was never printed. [MP A2943].
Notes
Published Feb 12, 2010 - 12:14 PM | Last updated Jul 27, 2011 - 05:20 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, probably France |
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| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Dupetit Thouars
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| Confidence level | high |