The Empress Josephine rose is a historic Gallica cultivar, hybridized by Descemet and introduced before 1815. It is also known as Empress Joséphine, Impératrice Joséphine, L'Imperatrice Josephine, and Souvenir de l'Imperatrice Josephine. This rose carries a rich history, linked to the famous empress, and displays the classic Gallica flower form with deep pink to purple blooms.
| Family: | Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Rosa (RO-zuh) |
| Cultivar: | Empress Josephine |
| Additional Info: | aka Empress Josépine, Impératrice Josépine, L'Imperatrice Josephine, Souvenir de l'Imperatrice Josephine |
| Hybridized by: | Descemet |
| Registered/Introduced: | pre 1815 |
| Synonyms: | Rosa francofurtiana, Rosa gallica agatha, Rosa turbinata, Rosa x francofurtana agatha |
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