Family : Rosaceae
Class : Hybrid Tea
Text and pictures © Giuseppe Mazza
English translation by Peter Thompson
Created in France by Meilland in 1981, and dedicated to the famous actress.
Apricot-pink flowers, with 20 very perfumed petals. Resistant to diseases but sensitive to cold conditions.
The Principality of Monaco dedicated a postage stamp to it.
Variety denomination : MEIpraserpi
Awards :
1979 - Rome Rose Trials : Gold Medal
1981 - 1st Salon International de la Rose - Monaco
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