Tea Rose 'Mademoiselle Franziska Kruger': Nabonnand's Elegant Apricot

Introduced in 1873 by Nabonnand (also known as Mademoiselle Franziska Krüger), 'Mademoiselle Franziska Kruger' is a refined Tea rose from the great French breeder of the Riviera. The flowers are large (4 to 5 inches), high-centered to cupped, and a beautiful buff-apricot suffused with pink—opening from long, elegant buds with the classic Tea rose fragrance: sweet, fruity, with a hint of spice.

The plant forms an open, airy shrub 4 to 6 feet tall with slender canes and light green foliage. It blooms in flushes from spring through fall, thriving in warm climates and appreciating some afternoon shade. Nabonnand's Tea roses were famous for their quality, and this cultivar exemplifies his work.

For historical rose gardens and collectors of 19th-century French Tea roses, 'Mademoiselle Franziska Kruger' offers authentic period charm with reliable performance.