'Shell Rose' of the Bourbon group; a deep shell-like cup; remontant; strong fragrance.
Synonyms La Reine Victoria · 'The Shell Rose'
Remontant, in flushes through summer and autumn. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
USDA zone 6b–10b. ≈ −20 °C; Ukraine: needs protection. ≈ −20 °C · Ukraine: with winter protection.
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In heat a light partial shade is better — the petals are sensitive.
Numerous large thorns of a reddish tint.
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Carmine-pink in bud, warm lilac-pink with a silvery underside as it opens; it lightens slightly with age.
Soft pink roses — one colour family:
Blue, lilac and silver neighbours bring out the soft pink:
Reine Victoria — one of the most refined Bourbon roses, known for its deep cupped flower form and its legendary sport.
Where to plant. A sunny, well-ventilated spot — because of the bush's weak disease resistance, free air circulation is essential; suits a mixed border or a small specimen beside a support.
Climate. USDA 6b–10b, hardy to about −20 °C; in Ukraine winter protection is advisable.
Care. Preventive treatments against black spot and mildew; removal of spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom; light tying of flexible canes if needed.
Name. Named after Queen Victoria; the variety earned the nickname 'The Shell Rose' for its deep, globular flower shape.
Breeding. Joseph Schwartz (France), 1872, Bourbon group.
Significance. An elegant old rose with a distinctive cup-shaped flower; it gave rise to the famous pearly sport Mme Pierre Oger.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b–10b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. ≈ −20 °C; Ukraine: needs protection.
Remontant, in flushes through summer and autumn.
150–200 cm tall, 90–120 cm wide.
Full sun; in heat a light partial shade is better — the petals are sensitive.
Strong, old-rose, with notes of lilac.
