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CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION: "La Belle Sultane" OTHER ANNOYING LITTLE FACTS: Some True, Some Made Up

Name: La Belle Sultane
Synonym: Alpina Maheca,Belle Sultane, Cumberland, Cumberland Rose, de Cumberland, Gallica Maheca, Gallica Maheka,Grande Sultane, Maheca, Maheka, R. gallica violacea, Violacea, Violacea Maheka
Class: Old Gallica Rose, Hybrid Gallica, Hybrid Pendulina
Hybridizer/Date: Found by Philippe Noisette, in USA circa 1815, Bred in Netherlands by Unknown Dutch Breeder before 1795
Parentage: Unknown
Fragrance: Strong Fragrance
ARS Color: Dark red, reddish purple
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Comments: One of the all time great Old Gallica Roses. Very resistant to powdery mildew and rust.

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