Crop #066 (picture of) 'WILLIAM LOBB', 'Duchesse d'Istrie', 'OLD VELVET MOSS' Old Rose, zone 4 thru 9, 7 feet x 7 feet but can be trained on a fence as a climber to 12 feet, non-recurrent, purple flowers, introduced around 1855 (grown in Albany County, NY).

Crop 066 'William Lobb', 'Old Velvet Moss' 'Duchesse d'Istre' Moss Old Garden Rose introduced in 1855, (zones 4 thru 9, 7'x7' but can be stretched on a fence or trellis to 12 feet), fragrant blooms for several weeks in late spring to early summer. Propagated and grown on their own roots for retail sale at the Flowering Shrub Farm in Voorheesville, NY as shown in my roseraie page. Click picture for a larger version that can be saved as wallpaper or studied more closely for inventory information (additional links at bottom of page). Apr-17

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Reference: ("Classic Roses" Beales, fl:183), Duchesse d'Istrie, Old Velvet Moss, Introduced 1855 by Laffay of France. Semi-double scented flowers that are a mix of purple, magenta, grey and pink. 8x5 feet.