BEGGERIANA

In flower in June-July, this rosebush hates the rain but demands a lot of water during the warm summers. Certain years, it is a martyr of the powdery mildew

The actress Sophie De La Rochefoucault-who was the descendent of sponsors- agreed to be the sponsor of this new variety.

The foliage and growth are similar to that of a Portland Rose, with the typical Portland widely-spaced leaflets. It forms a medium sized shrub which is robust and free flowering