Rosa 'Souvenir de la Malmaison': Bourbon Rose

'Souvenir de la Malmaison' Bourbon Rose – Small Lavender-Pink

Small rose ideal for front of border (rarely exceeds 2 feet). Pale lavender-pink to white quartered-rosette blossoms with spicy fragrance. Blooms spring to autumn.

Culture

Fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Good air circulation, remove fallen leaves. When dormant: prune lightly or back up to 1/3, reduce side shoots 1/2–1/3. Renovate: prune 1 in 4–5 shoots from base. Propagate by softwood cuttings spring–summer, hardwood cuttings fall. Many potential pests and diseases.

Features

• Pale lavender-pink to white quartered-rosette flowers
• Spicy fragrance
• Compact, 1–3 feet tall and wide
• Blooms spring to autumn

Uses

Beds, borders, cut flowers, hedge, specimen in cottage and formal gardens.