Picture contributed by KBW from his collection of roses in Islamabad. Taken on 3 Apr 15.
Common Name: Violette Perfumee
Other Names: Debry-Hagen Gmelin Rose, Derby (grandiflora, Dorieux, 1992), Melody Parfum, Melody Parfumée ™, Zulu Royal
Type: Floribunda, Grandiflora
Bred by: David Austin (1987).
Description:
Mauve or purple blend, lighter reverse. [Mauve or purple blend.] Flowers dark lavender-plum with lighter reverse. Strong, damask, old rose fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Medium, bushy, upright. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm).
USDA zone 5b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Disease susceptibility: mildew resistant, rust resistant. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
Lineage: Dioressence® × Stephens' Big Purple
Above Information source: HelpMeFind http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/plants.php
Picture contributed by KBW from his collection of roses in Islamabad. Taken on 3 Apr 15.
KBW's Comments
Violette Perfumee takes the bloom colour from his father Stephens' Big Purple and bloom shape from the mother, Dioressence. This is one of the most strongly fragrant roses I have ever come across. Only some of the old english roses will do better in terms of intensity of scent. The damask old rose scent with surely stay with you for a while. Large size deep purplish bloom (not really violet) with a nice shape. If one is looking for a very strong scent and beauty both in one rose, this could be one good choice.
