Rose 'Ferdinand Pichard'

Often cited as the best of the striped roses, 'Ferdinand Pichard' is a Bourbon hybrid that is both beautiful and reliable in UK gardens. It produces medium-sized, double flowers that are strikingly cupped and striped with pink, carmine, and white. No two flowers are exactly alike. The fragrance is rich and sweet, typical of old roses. It has an upright, bushy habit, reaching around 1.3m, with light green, glossy foliage that shows good disease resistance for a rose of its type. It is a reliable repeat-flowerer, with a particularly good second flush in late summer. It is fully hardy and can even be grown as a short climber if desired. To encourage the best second flush, it is important to deadhead regularly and feed in midsummer. It is a fantastic choice for those who love Victorian-style roses but want the benefit of modern repeat-flowering reliability.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.