Centifolia, Damask Rose 'Madame Hardy'

This is one of the most popular of old roses, and deservedly so. It is more popular in Europe than in the US, except among lovers of old ...Read Moreroses. The prolific June flush can last up to six weeks, but with no repeat.

Valued for its elegant 3" flowers, relatively compact size and superb fragrance. A good substitute for Mme Plantier where room is limited.

Very disease resistant, though some in the east find its foliage is disfigured by blackspot after flowering. Very low maintenance.

As with all once-blooming roses, serious pruning can be safely undertaken immediately after flowering without fear of removing the following season's flower buds. Dead or diseased wood can be safely removed any time of year.

This is a shrub and not a bush.

I planted a Madame Hardy in 2004 where I live just outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We are in Zone 3 (USDA Zone 4) and it has survi...Read Moreved every winter since. It's only drawback is the fact that it does not rebloom, but I would highly recommend it for its intense fragrance.
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Surprisingly charming. I planted this because gardeners I admired such as Tasha Tudor planted it. I had never seen the rose other than in...Read More a picture. It's sooo charming. I purchased it from Heirloom Roses and I'm very happy with it. Photos can't capture the lovely shape of the bloom and wonderful scent.

Exquisite in my zone! I purchased mine from Sam Kadeem. On the north side of my garden this wonderful rose was in bloom for some six we...Read Moreeks. I allowed the stems, which at year three are over six feet tall, to bend and it increased the flower power while giving it a lovely shape. The buds are covered with beautifully formed sepals. The foliage is extremely resistent to blackspot and mildew. It requires a minimum of care. The scent is wonderful. I would recommend putting it in at least partial shade to bring out the splendid visual effect of its white flowers. This is the rose that changed my mind aboiut once bloomers. Thorniness I would describe as moderate. Recommended without reservation.