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Blush Boursault

kittymoonbeam
11 years ago

I'm happy that I took a chance on this pretty rose. The slender smooth canes are a joy and the sweet little flowers hang down in a pretty way. Every year, I like it more than the year before.

Comments (11)

  • kittymoonbeam
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    This rose blooms early, before my Bourbons, HPs and DAs growing nearby.

  • floridarosez9 Morgan
    11 years ago

    Very pretty, Kitty.

  • rosefolly
    11 years ago

    We don't see the boursaults used very much. I have often wondered about them. There is something about the once-blooming ramblers that appeals to me.

    Rosefolly

  • ingrid_vc so. CA zone 9
    11 years ago

    She's an exquisite rose and a very worthy one to introduce the spring blooming season in your garden. How nice to see one of the lesser-known roses here.

    Ingrid

  • Poorbutroserich Susan Nashville
    11 years ago

    Lovely. Been curious about the Boursaults. Thanks for sharing!
    Susan

  • kittymoonbeam
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    I didn't buy it because it was a rambler, I was just looking for thornless roses. It's more of a tall arching shrub for me and not really a climber that wants to grow long winding canes into a tree. It self supports very nicely.

  • catsrose
    11 years ago

    My BB arrived today. I am glad to hear she self-supports, because that gives me more options on where to put her. I have Mme Sancy and L'Heritieranea on arbors, so maybe I'll just let BB grow free.

  • seil zone 6b MI
    11 years ago

    It's lovely, Kitty! Nice clear shade of pink.

  • kittymoonbeam
    Original Author
    11 years ago

    The first small canes will be floppy so tie them upright to a support until they grow some sturdy canes.

  • mariannese
    11 years ago

    I have a found Blush Boursault from an old garden in Uppsala. The house was built in 1650 but the rose was probably planted some time between 1837 and 1846.

  • Krista_5NY
    11 years ago

    Beautiful! I can see why you love it.

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