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Vllle de Poissy

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Cultivar
Vllle de Poissy
Originator
Courant
Group
Lactiflora
Date
1850
Country
France

Species: P. albiflora. History: Originated by Courant in 1850. DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF: Semi-double, pale lilac rose, early bloomer, good. DESCRIPTION IN DETAIL: Semi-double type, in some flowers resembling the crown type; staminodes mixed with many pollen-bearing stamens. Carpelodes large and wide, a secondary flower in the center showing a mass of pollen-bearing stamens and twisted carpelodes. Color pale lilac rose 1(130), collar next guard a little lighter. Size medium to large. Odor unpleasant. Foliage medium in size, very dark green above, a few very short hairs below.

Reference: 1908-CUB 259:137