Trois de Verdun

Hybrid Gallica
Hybridized by Jean-Pierre Vibert 2000

This rose has fragrant, double flowers. Each measures a little over two inches across. The velvety petals are garnet purple with lighter spots. Not remontant.

Dedicated to three war buddies from the First World War including Jean-Pierre Vibert's maternal grandfather. Also the title of a poem by one of them.