';'Belle Portugaise'

'Belle Portugaise'

(Pronounced: BELL Por-tu-GAY)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

'Belle of Portugal' , 'Belle Portugaise'

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
'Belle Portugaise' is a wonderful vigorous climbing rose with very large (4"), semi-double, shell pink nodding blooms.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Synstylae

GROUP:

CLASS:
LCl

SEED
PARENT:
R. gigantea

POLLEN
PARENT:
Reine Marie Henriette

BREEDER:
H. Caueux

INTRODUCED:
'Belle Portugaise' was introduced in Portugal in 1903 by Senhor Cayeux.

DATE:
1903

PLANT SIZE
AND FORM:
Height:    15 '     to    20 '           Width:    8 '     to    10 '

'Belle Portugaise' is a very vigorous climber that will grow 15' - 20' high and 8' to 10' wide.

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage of 'Belle Portugaise' is dark green and medium sized. The leaflets are flat and semi glossy.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None.

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
Once. 'Belle Portugaise' blooms only in the spring but it has an unusually long bloom period for a climber. It starts blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and continues blooming for a period of about six weeks.

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Flower Size:    4.00"      to      5.00"           Cluster Size:    5      to      8           Petal Count:    15 to 20

The blooms are large (4" to 5"), semi-double (15 - 20 petals), and cupped. They have weak stems that cause the blooms to nod downward.

BLOOM
COLOR:
LP - Light Pink. The blooms of 'Belle Portugaise' are a lovely shade of shell-pink and do not tend to fade appreciably.

COLOR VARIATION:
None.

FRAGRANCE:
MF - Moderately Fragrant. 'Belle Portugaise' has a light fragrance that is multiplied by the abundance of the blooms.

HIPS:
Unknown.

CLIMATE:
Zones 8 - 9

CULTURE:
'Belle Portugaise' is easy to grow, and disease resistant, but it is quite tender and can be damaged by hard frosts. It is best grown in warm climates and coastal areas where freezing weather is not common.

PROPAGATION:
'Belle Portugaise' is easily propagated from cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

    ** Tolerant of shade
    ** Suitable for growing into trees
    ** Commercial Availability is limited
'Belle Portugaise' has naturalized in some areas of California and along the Gulf Coast.

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:
Plant 'Belle Portugaise' along a low fence or on an arbor that is visible from the street for a traffic-stopping display in the spring.

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 44.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1998 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1998, p. 79.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Reference Guide. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 22.

Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, p. 122-123.

Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 352.

Brickell, Christopher and Zuk, Judith, eds.. The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.. 1997, p. 891.

Macoboy, Stirling. The Ultimate Rose Book. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. 1993, p. 72.

Thomas, Graham Stuart. The Graham Stuart Thomas Rose Book. Sagaponack, NY: Sagapress, Inc.. 1994, p. 163.

Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, p. 157.

Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 212-214, 239.

Last updated 7/16/02 1:20:08 PM

GENERAL INFORMATION:	'Belle Portugaise' is a wonderful vigorous climbing rose with very large (4"), semi-double, shell pink nodding blooms.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Synstylae
GROUP:
CLASS:	LCl
SEED PARENT:	R. gigantea
POLLEN PARENT:	Reine Marie Henriette
BREEDER:	H. Caueux
INTRODUCED:	'Belle Portugaise' was introduced in Portugal in 1903 by Senhor Cayeux.
DATE:	1903
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 15 ' to 20 ' Width: 8 ' to 10 ' 'Belle Portugaise' is a very vigorous climber that will grow 15' - 20' high and 8' to 10' wide.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage of 'Belle Portugaise' is dark green and medium sized. The leaflets are flat and semi glossy.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None.
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	Once. 'Belle Portugaise' blooms only in the spring but it has an unusually long bloom period for a climber. It starts blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and continues blooming for a period of about six weeks.
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Flower Size: 4.00" to 5.00" Cluster Size: 5 to 8 Petal Count: 15 to 20 The blooms are large (4" to 5"), semi-double (15 - 20 petals), and cupped. They have weak stems that cause the blooms to nod downward.
BLOOM COLOR:	LP - Light Pink. The blooms of 'Belle Portugaise' are a lovely shade of shell-pink and do not tend to fade appreciably.
COLOR VARIATION:	None.
FRAGRANCE:	MF - Moderately Fragrant. 'Belle Portugaise' has a light fragrance that is multiplied by the abundance of the blooms.
HIPS:	Unknown.
CLIMATE:	Zones 8 - 9
CULTURE:	'Belle Portugaise' is easy to grow, and disease resistant, but it is quite tender and can be damaged by hard frosts. It is best grown in warm climates and coastal areas where freezing weather is not common.
PROPAGATION:	'Belle Portugaise' is easily propagated from cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of shade Suitable for growing into trees ** Commercial Availability is limited 'Belle Portugaise' has naturalized in some areas of California and along the Gulf Coast.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:	Plant 'Belle Portugaise' along a low fence or on an arbor that is visible from the street for a traffic-stopping display in the spring.
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 44. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1998 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1998, p. 79. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Reference Guide. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 22. Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, p. 122-123. Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 352. Brickell, Christopher and Zuk, Judith, eds.. The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. New York: DK Publishing, Inc.. 1997, p. 891. Macoboy, Stirling. The Ultimate Rose Book. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. 1993, p. 72. Thomas, Graham Stuart. The Graham Stuart Thomas Rose Book. Sagaponack, NY: Sagapress, Inc.. 1994, p. 163. Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, p. 157. Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 212-214, 239.