Gilles de Brissac rose

Rosa 'Gilles de Brissac'

ShrubRosaceae

Gold Medal - Hybrid Tea,Gold Award - Hybrid Tea

Gilles de Brissac rose
FragrantEdible
USDA zones5 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Sizeup to 3 feet tallup to 20 inches wide
Habit
Bushy
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
Medium pink
Foliage color
Glossy, dark green foliage
Soil types
Loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerHedgePollinator gardenPrivacy screenSpecimen

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Gilles de Brissac' rose (Rosa 'Gilles de Brissac') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. The fragrant, medium pink blooms open in late spring, early to late summer, and early autumn. Bees visit the flowers. Francois Dorieux II bred it.

Pairs well with Munstead lavender, Red Charm peony, and Ornamental onion.