Early Hybrid Tea
Coquette de Lyon X Lady Mary Fitzwilliam
An old treasure this Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Together with Paul's Lemon pillar, Mrs Herbert Stevens and Frau Karl Drushki Kaiserin Augusta Victoria was the crème de la crème of the White roses in the early 20th century.
She grows big, perfectly formed, very full HT shaped blooms in the best sense. They are very fragrant and appear all summer long.
It's a tall rose that can reach 2 meters or 6 feet easily and can be trained to climb. Zone 6b to 9b
Peter Lambert died in the year the rose was released and in a way this rose was his testament.
Today you can find this beautiful Lady in some good heritage nurseries.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria was the last Empress of Germany and wife of Kaiser Wilhelm II who was forced to abdicate after WOI. Together they went in exile in Huis Doorn in the Netherlands where they both died
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