Bourbon Rose 'Souvenir de la Malmaison'

Rosa

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Rosa (RO-zuh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Bloom Time
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Sun Exposure
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Bloom Time
Trained to climb
Bloom Color
Non-patented
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Patent Information
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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Pruning Instructions
Foliage Color
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Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Size
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Days to Maturity
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Where to Grow
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Very Fragrant
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Light pink (lp)
Margin Width
Double
Quartered
Flower Shape
Shade-tolerant
Flower Fragrance
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Avoid pruning
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Bourbon
Seed Type
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Awards (if applicable)
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Davis, California

Grass Valley, California

Lincoln, California

San Francisco, California

San Leandro, California

Snellville, Georgia

Hampton, Illinois

Baton Rouge, Louisiana(2 reports)

Echo, Louisiana

Youngsville, Louisiana

Ozone Park, New York

Marion, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Yukon, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Collierville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Bellaire, Texas

Houston, Texas(4 reports)

Lorena, Texas

Missouri City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | November 2021 | positive

Growing well in my zone 7b garden. Love the fragrant blooms!

L
San Francisco, CA | May 2015 | positive

Seeing this rose for the first time is like falling in love. It has a very light pink color and photos never do it justice. You think i...Read More

L
Bellaire, TX | April 2015 | positive

I've had my bush for 28 years and, if anything, it only gets better. It has rooted out into a wider bush than one might expect (about 4'...Read More

M
Lincoln, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2010 | positive

I thought the color of this rose looked a little...well, blah...from photos, but the form is gorgeous in my book and I'd heard rave revie...Read More

K
Missouri City, TX (Zone 9a) | January 2010 | positive

Beautiful, wonderful rose. Blooms all the time. Very carefree. Delightful fragrance. Not too big.

V
(Zone 8a) | January 2009 | positive

My plant was a rooted cutting from my DF's rose. Very beautiful, very fragrant, very hardy. Rebloomer. Mine is planted inground, full ...Read More

T
Lorena, TX | October 2006 | positive

This is one of my all time favorite roses. The color is the most delicate pink. In Central Texas, it rarely gets disease, but does tend...Read More

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | July 2005 | positive

This rose is the softest baby pink and has a wonderfully light and pleasant fragrance. It seems to spend most of it's energy blooming an...Read More

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Pineville, LA (Zone 8b) | February 2001 | neutral

1843 3-5' x 3-4' Flowers repeatedly. zones 6-9
Very hardy, no freeze-back even in the coldest Pennsylvania; a moderate gr...Read More

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