{"product_id":"robe-a-la-francaise-potted-rose-bush","title":"Robe a la Francaise Potted Rose Bush","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Robe à la Française Potted Rose Bush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobe à la Française — Japanese Garden Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Takunori Kimura (Japan)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👗 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sophisticated Japanese rose with beautifully ruffled mauve-pink blooms inspired by the elaborate gowns of 18th-century France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobe à la Française is a rose for gardeners who love flowers that look as though they belong in another era. Bred in Japan by renowned rose breeder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakunori Kimura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this extraordinary variety produces romantic, densely petaled flowers in complex shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emauve, lavender-pink, and smoky rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers open into beautifully \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eruffled, quartered rosettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with layer upon layer of petals creating an almost fabric-like appearance. Depending on temperature and growing conditions, the coloring can shift in intensity, giving the flowers an especially nuanced, antique quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding to its appeal is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoderate Tea fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Robe à la Française as lovely to experience up close as it is to admire from across the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💐 Plant \u0026amp; Flower Traits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRose Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Shrub \/ Climbing Rose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mauve-pink to lavender-pink with smoky, antique undertones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very full, ruffled, quartered rosettes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌼 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3–4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌼 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetal Count:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very full, approximately 100 petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌼 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate Tea fragrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔁 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Repeat flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut Flower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beautiful for romantic, garden-style arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏡 Growth \u0026amp; Garden Habits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous, upright growth with long, flexible canes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e↕️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6–8 feet when mature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be grown as a substantial shrub or trained as a small climber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❄️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately USDA Zones 5–10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose gardens, mixed borders, pillars, fences, smaller climbing structures, and cutting gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👗 What's in a Name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobe à la Française\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e translates to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“dress in the French style.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name refers to the extravagant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erobe à la française\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an iconic style of women's court dress worn during the 18th century. These gowns were known for their luxurious fabrics, elaborate folds, and dramatic silhouettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's easy to see the connection when this rose opens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts layers of softly ruffled, smoky pink petals seem to fold over one another like yards of fine fabric, while the muted mauve coloring gives the flowers an unmistakably antique elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a Japanese rose inspired by French fashion—and one with a personality all its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rose looks like it got dressed for Versailles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobe à la Française is exactly the kind of rose that makes a collection more interesting. The coloring doesn't fit neatly into pink or purple. Instead, you get an ever-changing combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emauve, lavender, smoky rose, and antique pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen there's the flower form. Those incredibly full, ruffled rosettes look almost like fabric, which makes the story behind its French-fashion-inspired name even more perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also love its versatility. The long, flexible growth can be allowed to develop into a substantial shrub or trained vertically as a smaller climber, giving gardeners another way to bring these extraordinary Japanese blooms into the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Growing \u0026amp; Care Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Site:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If growing Robe à la Française as a climber, provide a sturdy support and begin positioning the flexible young canes as they develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water deeply and consistently, especially while the plant is becoming established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long canes can be trained outward and horizontally where possible to create a fuller display and encourage flowering along the stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune according to how you choose to grow the plant. Shrub-grown plants can be shaped to maintain their form, while climbing specimens should retain healthy structural canes and be trained rather than heavily shortened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCutting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bring a few blooms indoors where the intricate petal form, unusual coloring, and Tea fragrance can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otto \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"#1 Own Root Potted Rose Bush","offer_id":47875959029814,"sku":"001-248318","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2713\/0120\/files\/E4E60ADA-F2BE-406C-AF2C-9CAEF9EF8A61.png?v=1790625884","url":"https:\/\/www.gracerosefarm.com\/products\/robe-a-la-francaise-potted-rose-bush","provider":"Grace Rose Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}