honorine de brabant new

honorine de brabant, discovered in 1916, is one of the most popular of the old, striped roses blooming pale pink to lilac, striped with purple and crimson. her flowers smell of a delightful raspberry and are produced in great numbers in both fall and spring with a scattering in summer months. honorine de brabant is a large, bushy plant with double cupped and quartered blooms set against light green foliage. she thrives in zones 6-10.

• type: bourbons

• color: light pink to lilac striped purple and crimson

• fragrance: moderately fragrant

• hardiness zone: 6 – 10

• size: 6′ x 4′

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: double

• year: 1916