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Belle de Segosa

A late work by Dominique Massad — a saturated fuchsia-crimson with a white edging.

Generosa style · French school

Variety profile Gardeners' photos

Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6. Centre and south of Ukraine · Chernihiv region — with cover.

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Plant size

120 × 80 cm

Habit: Upright, well branched
Dimensions: Up to 120 cm tall × 80 cm wide
Support: No support needed — the bush is self-supporting (support is needed only for climbing varieties)
Shoots: Sturdy, straight
Branching: Dense

Flower

≈ 8 cm

50–60 petals.

Bud shape: Goblet-shaped, dark
Open flower: Open rosette with a quartered form; diameter about 8 cm
Centre: Dense, raspberry-fuchsia
Fullness: Very full, 50–60 petals
Flower carriage: Borne singly and in small clusters

Fragrance

Strong

Strong, fruity.

Disease resistance

3.5 out of 5

General — standard care.

Sun

Full sun for the saturation of the fuchsia colour

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Standard for a shrub rose.

Foliage

Dark green, semi-glossy.

Other names

Breeder's code MASsego.

All characteristics in a table

Group: Shrub; repeat-flowering
Breeder: Dominique Massad, 2013
Bud shape: Goblet-shaped, dark
Open flower: Open rosette with a quartered form; diameter about 8 cm
Centre: Dense, raspberry-fuchsia
Colour: Fuchsia-magenta with white veining at the edges; the edge slightly lighter
Fullness: Very full, 50–60 petals
Flower carriage: Borne singly and in small clusters
Flowering: Repeat-flowering in flushes all season
Fragrance: Strong, fruity
Hips: Rarely sets hips
Habit: Upright, well branched
Branching: Dense
Shoots: Sturdy, straight
Thorns: Standard for a shrub rose.
Dimensions: Up to 120 cm tall × 80 cm wide
Support: No support needed — the bush is self-supporting (support is needed only for climbing varieties)
Foliage: Dark green, semi-glossy
Resistance: General — standard care
Variations of the variety: Also written as Belle de Ségosa

Colour scheme

Fuchsia-magenta with white veining at the edges; the edge slightly lighter

Rose neighbours

Bonicasoft pink

Pomponelladeep pink

Munstead Wooddark raspberry

Icebergpure white · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Bloody cranesbillpink

Catmintblue

Gaillardiagolden yellow

Neighbouring roses

A fuchsia-raspberry palette keeps a rich mood around Belle de Segosa.

Bonica Pomponella Munstead Wood Iceberg

Perennial companions

Purple verticals and raspberry geranium bring out the rich colour of the variety:

lavenderbloody cranesbillcatmintgaillardia

Contrasting accents

For play with intensity: yellow-orange warm accents:

Achillea TerracottaVerbena bonariensisAllium Globemaster

More about the variety

Hips: Rarely sets hips
Variations of the variety: Also written as Belle de Ségosa

How to grow

Where to plant. In mixed borders, or as an accent by a path (because of the fragrance); the rich colour makes the variety a focal point in the garden.

Climate. The centre and south of Ukraine are ideal; with cover in Chernihiv region and further north.

Care. Standard for shrub roses — pruning by 1/3 in spring, mulch, and preventive fungicide treatment 1–2 times a season.

About the name

Name. Ségosa — a village in France (the Landes district, south-west), linked to the breeder's family. 'Belle de Ségosa' — 'the beauty of Ségosa'.

Breeding. Bred by Dominique Massad in 2013. Parentage: Valchlea® × Michelle Bedrossian®. Patent code: MASsego.

Meaning. One of Dominique Massad's later works — a continuator of the French Romantica / Generosa tradition. The saturated fuchsia-crimson tone with a white edging is an unusual combination that makes the variety striking in the garden.

Frequently asked questions about Belle de Segosa

Does Belle de Segosa need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6). Overwintering depends on the conditions.

How many times a season does Belle de Segosa flower?

Repeat-flowering in flushes all season.

How big does Belle de Segosa grow?

About 120 cm tall, about 80 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Belle de Segosa?

Overall resistance: 3.5 out of 5. 3.5 / 5; data on the young variety are limited; standard care.

How much sun does Belle de Segosa need?

Sun; full sun for the saturation of the fuchsia colour.

What does Belle de Segosa smell like?