Key facts
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Tanne
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Ferdinand Pichard is a bourbon rose bred by Tanne in 1921, known for pink flowers striped with white. The blooms have a moderate fragrance. Plants grow to about 1.5 m (5 ft) in height and spread. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit from 1993. Give it a sunny spot and prune in late winter to remove old wood. A striking choice for gardeners who enjoy striped old-fashioned roses.
Ferdinand Pichard traits
- Pink and white striped flowers
- Moderate fragrance
- Bourbon rose bred by Tanne, 1921
- About 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993
Good for
- Mixed borders
- Old rose collections
- Cutting
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdinand Pichard this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Ferdinand Pichard FAQ
What kind of rose is Ferdinand Pichard?
Ferdinand Pichard is a bourbon rose bred by Tanne in 1921, known for pink flowers striped with white. The blooms have a moderate fragrance.
How does Ferdinand Pichard compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ferdinand Pichard good for?
Ferdinand Pichard is grown for mixed borders, old rose collections, cutting.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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