Belle Portugaise light pink which is believed to be

which is believed to be the first of the Tea roses

We like its upright and bushy growth

Do not be surprised if you do not see blooms on this beauty for the first couple of years

The climbing sport of 'Cramoisi Superieur'

Belle Portugaise light pink which is believed to be1903 12 to 40 feet Almost naturalized in California, but not hardy in the north, Belle Portugaise is also known as Belle of Portugal. This extremely vigorous, large flowered climber blooms for a long season each spring and can tolerate heat and limey soil. The very long buds open to large, loose, semi double flowers with shell pink petals. Big, pendulous roses hang down as if to spill their intoxicating fragrance on the faces of passing admirers. If