'Gloire des Rosomanes, by Plantier circa 1825 and introduced by Vibert in 1836. It is sometimes listed as a China, a Bourbon or even a primitive Hybrid Perpetual. Fully remontant, relatively disease free in most climates, and a lovely scent. It is a known triploid, and yet contrary to popular mythology it is highly fertile. In fact, it is responsible for numerous hybrids, involved in the pedigree of 7264 unique hybrids to date. Most of these came down through 'General Jacqueminot', the famous "red" Hybrid Perpetual. Today, I have been slapping 'Gloire des Rosomanes' pollen on numerous plants, to see what variety of results I get using it on modern hybrids. Its the "old dog, new tricks" school of thought.Anyway, very busy day for me, I have been up since 5:30 AM and have been pollinating since 6:30 (through till 12:30 PM!). And now, I must go attend to watering chores. Ta!
