Rose De Recht - Portland Rosebush
Flowers: 6 cm
Height: 1 m
It is said that this wonderful rosebush was presented by Nancy Lindsay, an English nurserywoman who found this rose in Portland, in a garden nearby Recht city, in Iran, and introduce it in Europe in mid-nineteenth century.
It is possible that this story may have some truth in it, however this is no Iranian rosebush at all and it has strong characteristics of Gallica’s Rose one. It is more likely that is in fact a French rose. Its buttons are spherical and its flowers, with over forty petals in perfect order, have a bright deep purple color. This rose has a copious bloom and the flowers appear in groups of three to seven. The leaves are of a pale green, slightly rough. This is a compact rosebush that can be cultivated isolated or in groups, so that it may form a border. Enjoys the sun but it can also be cultivated in gloomy areas, being quite resistant to diseases.
It is possible that this story may have some truth in it, however this is no Iranian rosebush at all and it has strong characteristics of Gallica’s Rose one. It is more likely that is in fact a French rose. Its buttons are spherical and its flowers, with over forty petals in perfect order, have a bright deep purple color. This rose has a copious bloom and the flowers appear in groups of three to seven. The leaves are of a pale green, slightly rough. This is a compact rosebush that can be cultivated isolated or in groups, so that it may form a border. Enjoys the sun but it can also be cultivated in gloomy areas, being quite resistant to diseases.
