Rosa ‘Gloire de Colmar’
Gallica rose. The flowers are a rich velvety crimson, form compact, described as one of the best show roses, and listed by Rivers among the finest crimsons in this group. [Paul (1848, 1863, 1888, 1903), Rivers (1854, 1857)].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Gloire de Colmar’was exhibited at the first great National Rose show held in July 1858. [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 - 11:36 AM | Last updated Jul 28, 2011 - 04:49 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 |
Gloire de Colmar
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| Confidence level | high |