Key facts
- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Rambaub
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Perle d'Or is a Polyantha rose raised by Joseph Rambaux, dated 1843 in one source and 1875 in others. It comes from Rosa multiflora crossed with the tea rose 'Mme Falcot' and is also called Yellow Cécile Brünner. The small pale apricot flowers are about 4 cm wide with 26–40 petals and a strong scent. The shrub stays around 1 m high and wide. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993.
Perle d'Or traits
- Polyantha with pale apricot flowers
- Strong fragrance
- Small blooms about 4 cm with 26–40 petals
- Around 1 m tall and wide
- Also known as Yellow Cécile Brünner
Good for
- Front of borders
- Large pots
- Scented gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perle d'Or this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Ballerina | — | Shrub | — |
| Blanche Double de Coubert | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
Perle d'Or FAQ
What kind of rose is Perle d'Or?
Perle d'Or is a Polyantha rose raised by Joseph Rambaux, dated 1843 in one source and 1875 in others. It comes from Rosa multiflora crossed with the tea rose 'Mme Falcot' and is also called Yellow Cécile Brünner.
How does Perle d'Or compare with other rose varieties?
Perle d'Or: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Andrewsii, Aphrodite. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Perle d'Or good for?
Perle d'Or is grown for front of borders, large pots, scented gardens.
Sowing, care and common problems
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.