maurice lepelletier> clearance

hard to find old garden rose: this hybrid perpetual rose was introduced in 1868 and features red-orange and sometimes bright red-pink blooms. maurice lepelletier blooms in flushes throughout the growing season and has tightly packed 4” blooms set against bright green foliage with a strong scent. it is the perfect rose to add to a historical garden for beautiful fragrance. expect maurice to grow to about 4’ x 3’ and is a great choice for planting in groupings for a bright focal point.

photo credit: photo 4 – etienne bouret

• type: hybrid perpetual

• color: red-orange and sometimes bright red-pink blooms

• fragrance: exceptionally fragrant

• hardiness zone: 6 – 9

• size: 4’ x 3’

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: double

• year: 1868