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the first of the portland roses, duchess of portland is a fragrant rose of bright crimson with semi-double, 3.5” blooms. she is an exceptional sight when in full bloom. expect her to grow as an upright, spreading plant with medium-green foliage. duchess of portland repeat blooms throughout the season and will stay between 2-4’ tall and 2-3’ wide.

• type: portlands

• color: bright pink

• fragrance: moderately fragrant

• hardiness zone: 4 – 9

• size: 3′ – 4′ x 3′

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: semi-double

• year: 1770

• alternate names: duchesse de portland, portland rose, r paestana, r portlandica, rosier de portland, the portland rose