Archduke Charles

Syn:  Archduc Charles

 ARS Rating:  8.3

 Class:   Hybrid China

 Date:  pre-1867

 Breeder:  Laffay, France

 Blooms:  Double. 

Bloom Frequency:  Repeats.

 Color:  Red blend.  The almost double flowers open with a claret color and paler reverse, sometimes almost marbled.  The blooms have crimson guard petals and pink centers, which turn crimson as they age.

Fragrance:  Little Fragrance.

 Thorns:  Has thorns.

 Approximate Height:  4’ x 3’

 Description and Care:  Growth is branching and can be awkward so may need to be shaped.   It generally forms a neat, upright bush with few prickles.  It may grow up to 6' in a warm climate.

Comments:  This rose is well adapted to warm climates and will survive with organic gardening methods.