';'Variegata Di Bologna'

'Variegata Di Bologna'

(Pronounced: Var-EE-gat-ta DEE Bo-LOAN-ya)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

'Variegata Di Bologna'

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'Variegata di Bologna' is an outstanding rose with its peppermint candy appearance and rich fragrance. It 3" to 4" blooms appear in clusters, mostly in the spring and occasionally later in the year.

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The blooms are a real "show stopper" for new visitors to our garden, who suddenly find themselves unable to move because they are so facinated with this unique rose.

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In the soft light of late afternoon or early morning, the blooms of 'Variegata di Bologna' are even more beautiful.

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
'Variegata di Bologna' is an outstanding rose with its peppermint candy appearance and rich fragrance. A late example of the Bourbon roses, its 3" to 4" blooms appear in clusters, mostly in the spring and occasionally later in the year.

It is one of the most striking of Old Garden Roses.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Chinensis

GROUP:

CLASS:
B

SEED
PARENT:
Uncertain. Possibly a sport of 'Victor Emanuel'.

POLLEN
PARENT:
Unknown

BREEDER:
Bonfiglio, A.

INTRODUCED:
'Variegata di Bologna' was introduced in Italy by A. Bonfiglioli in 1909.

DATE:
1909 [ Italy ]

PLANT SIZE
AND FORM:
Height:    4 '     to    6 '           Width:    3 '     to    3 '

'Variegata di Bologna' is a vigorous plant with tall arching canes that grow to heights of 6' to 8'. and may be 5' wide. Occasional specimens may climb to heights of 10'

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage is leaden green.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None.

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
O - Once. 'Variegata di Bologna' starts blooming in March in the Texas Hill Country and continues blooming heavily for abut 6 weeks. Occasional blooms may be seen in the late summer or fall.

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Flower Size:    3.00"      to      4.00"           Cluster Size:    3      to      5           Petal Count:    30 to 40

'Variegata di Bologna' flowers are fully double, cupped, globular and white, streaked with purplish red. When the blooms open they are quartered, but later they are open.

The blooms occur in clusters of 3 - 5. The blooms are large (3" - 4") and occur in clusters.

BLOOM
COLOR:
rb - Red blend. 'Variegata di Bologna' blooms are a red blend. The main color of the petals is white, but they are streaked with purplish red.

COLOR VARIATION:
None.

FRAGRANCE:
VF - Very fragrant. 'Variegata di Bologna' has a strong fragrance.

HIPS:
None observed.

CLIMATE:
Zones 6 - 9

CULTURE:
While it will grow successfully in a variety of areas, 'Variegata di Bologna' seems to do better in warmer climates. 'Variegata di Bologna' will tolerate some shade, and may produce superior blooms under a tree.

'Variegata di Bologna' is a distinctive and beautiful rose but it requires rich soil, the absence of which may make it susceptible to black spot. Mulching and addition of compost will be rewarded by a stronger plant with many more blooms.

PROPAGATION:
'Variegata di Bologna' can be propagated through cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

    ** Tolerant of poorer soils
    ** Susceptible to mildew
    ** Availability is limited
'Variegata di Bologna' is a strong plant with vigorous growth.

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:
Gwen Fagan describes specimens of 'Variegata di Bologna' that produced pure deep purple blooms. This may possibly be a result of planting in shade under a tree, or it may be a reversion to its assumed parent, 'Victor Emanuel'.

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 621.

American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 606.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 28.

Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 370.

Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 32, 161.

Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 220, 239.

GENERAL INFORMATION:	'Variegata di Bologna' is an outstanding rose with its peppermint candy appearance and rich fragrance. A late example of the Bourbon roses, its 3" to 4" blooms appear in clusters, mostly in the spring and occasionally later in the year. It is one of the most striking of Old Garden Roses.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Chinensis
GROUP:
CLASS:	B
SEED PARENT:	Uncertain. Possibly a sport of 'Victor Emanuel'.
POLLEN PARENT:	Unknown
BREEDER:	Bonfiglio, A.
INTRODUCED:	'Variegata di Bologna' was introduced in Italy by A. Bonfiglioli in 1909.
DATE:	1909 [ Italy ]
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 4 ' to 6 ' Width: 3 ' to 3 ' 'Variegata di Bologna' is a vigorous plant with tall arching canes that grow to heights of 6' to 8'. and may be 5' wide. Occasional specimens may climb to heights of 10'
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage is leaden green.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None.
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	O - Once. 'Variegata di Bologna' starts blooming in March in the Texas Hill Country and continues blooming heavily for abut 6 weeks. Occasional blooms may be seen in the late summer or fall.
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Flower Size: 3.00" to 4.00" Cluster Size: 3 to 5 Petal Count: 30 to 40 'Variegata di Bologna' flowers are fully double, cupped, globular and white, streaked with purplish red. When the blooms open they are quartered, but later they are open. The blooms occur in clusters of 3 - 5. The blooms are large (3" - 4") and occur in clusters.
BLOOM COLOR:	rb - Red blend. 'Variegata di Bologna' blooms are a red blend. The main color of the petals is white, but they are streaked with purplish red.
COLOR VARIATION:	None.
FRAGRANCE:	VF - Very fragrant. 'Variegata di Bologna' has a strong fragrance.
HIPS:	None observed.
CLIMATE:	Zones 6 - 9
CULTURE:	While it will grow successfully in a variety of areas, 'Variegata di Bologna' seems to do better in warmer climates. 'Variegata di Bologna' will tolerate some shade, and may produce superior blooms under a tree. 'Variegata di Bologna' is a distinctive and beautiful rose but it requires rich soil, the absence of which may make it susceptible to black spot. Mulching and addition of compost will be rewarded by a stronger plant with many more blooms.
PROPAGATION:	'Variegata di Bologna' can be propagated through cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of poorer soils Susceptible to mildew ** Availability is limited 'Variegata di Bologna' is a strong plant with vigorous growth.
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:	Gwen Fagan describes specimens of 'Variegata di Bologna' that produced pure deep purple blooms. This may possibly be a result of planting in shade under a tree, or it may be a reversion to its assumed parent, 'Victor Emanuel'.
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 621. American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 606. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 28. Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 370. Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 32, 161. Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 220, 239.