Rosa ‘Général Castellane’
Hybrid Perpetual. In The Gardeners’ Chronicle of 1855 it was described as a newer Hybrid Perpetual, with brilliant velvety crimson flowers, and a profuse late bloomer, not a very robust grower and of somewhat dwarf habit. Elsewhere it was described as somewhat after ‘Lord Raglan’ in type, very fine and perfect in all aspects. It was considered moderately resistant to mildew but required good soils to flourish. [Rivers 1857, Paul 1863, FC p.61/1855].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Général Castellane’ was included in William Paul’s ‘best twelve’ at the beginning of the Wars of the Roses. [Gard. chron. 1856].
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 - 12:32 PM | Last updated Jul 27, 2011 - 05:16 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, France |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Général Castellane
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| Confidence level | high |