An old gallica with a similar colouring to the rose I featured yesterday, but
quite different in size. I added this rose because it is the closest name I
can get to Richard, my hubby's name (Dick). The long lasting flowers are borne in small clusters,
they start off a rich dark red that quickly changes to royal purple ageing to slate grey.
Almost thornless the small bush is ideal for a small garden. The rose was
named after the cardinal who was minister to Louis XIII. Mine is alongside of
"Fantin-Latour" and the two intermingle in the garden.