The fragrance of this antique tea rose known as Sombreuil (1850) will make you want to linger a little longer. She's a tall, leggy French gal with a hint of soft pink blush in the center of her creamy white petals - a real beauty! And, she's one of my favorite roses. I never miss the opportunity to stop and take a deep breath when she's in bloom.I'll take an antique rose over a hybrid any day. The scent is better, they require less work and they bloom in profusion. They don't require spray and the plant keeps its overall shape a lot better. I couldn't ask for anything more!
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Ssssnnniiiffffffff. Aahhhh yes not only does it smell good it is beautiful.
Nancy and Lisa...there is something very soft and beautiful about roses.
'Sombreuil' is one of the most beautiful white roses I can think of. The one I planted was always sickly and unhealthy and eventually died. However, I like this rose enough that I'm going to try another one in a more favorable (I hope) spot.
Absolutely Stunning!
Definitely one of my favorite roses. Beautiful photo!
mss...I hope you have better luck in a new location. It is worth having in the garden.
bestdank & Sheila...thanks for visiting my blog.
Susan: Very nice rose and how lovely that it rewards you with a beautiful fragrance.
I'm not a rose grower ... can you believe it? I had a bed of tea roses and miniatures for a few years and got so tired of the maintenace I yanked them all out one fall to replace with some happier candidates.
You have me re-thinking my decision with this beautiful antique and your reports of low maintenance. Is it the word antique I would look for or the name 'Sombreuil'?... just in case I might want to add another purchase/project to my list that is supposed to be winding down.lol
Meems @Hoe&Shovel
Meems...If you want to try an easy rose that is generous with her flowers buy a Knock-out rose. The original cherry red is the most stunning in my opinion and, you just can't beat their care-free nature.
They're beautiful!
geekygirl...Hi and thanks for visiting my blog. I love your blog's name.
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