Rosa 'Le Comte Fersen'

Rosa cv. Le Comte Fersen

F. floribunda type

Flower name
Rosa 'Le Comte Fersen'
Scientific name
Rosa cv. Le Comte Fersen
Alias薔薇, バラ, Le Comte Fersen
Place of originhorticultural variety
Place of floweringGarden, Horticultural species, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMay, June, July, August, September, October, November

What is Rosa 'Le Comte Fersen'

Rose 'Le Comte Fersen' (Scientific Name: Rosa cv. Le Comte Fersen) is a deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family, part of the F. Floribunda horticultural variety. It was bred by Meilland in France in 2009. Floribunda, which means "bouquet" in Latin, refers to its cluster of flowers that bloom together. The registered variety name is "MEItripine."

"Left: Rose 'Le Comte Fersen', Right: Stamp from the 'Rose of Versailles' series featuring Count Fersen and Oscar (Japanese postal stamps, each 80 yen)."

Fersen's Rose in 'The Rose of Versailles' , often abbreviated as "BeruBara," is a historical manga series by Riyoko Ikeda. It depicts the social scene of nobles in the Palace of Versailles before the French Revolution. The Count of Fersen, a real historical figure, was deeply involved with Queen Marie Antoinette.

The 'Versailles Rose' Series The "Versailles Rose" series includes six varieties, representing key characters in the story:
Rose 'Comte Fersen' – Lavender purple
Marie Antoinette – Deep rose pink
Oscar François – White
André Grandier – Yellow
Rosalie La Morière – Cherry pink
General Information:

Common Name: Rose 'Le Comte Fersen'
Scientific Name: Rosa cv. Le Comte Fersen
Registered Variety Name: "MEItripine"
Height: 90-120 cm
Breeder: Meilland (France), 2009
Type: Floribunda
Bloom Period: May to November (reblooming)
Flower Color: Lavender purple, 9-10 cm diameter
Fragrance: Fresh and strong
Uses: Garden planting, potted plants

Relationship between rose diameter and large, medium and small wheels
Minimum 1 - 3 cm ＜Small wheel 3 - 5 cm ＜Middle wheel 5 - 8 cm ＜large wheel 8 - 13 ＜maximum 13 cm -