rosa Madam Hardy
By Missgrace
29 May, 2007
6 likes
fabulous rose with incredible fragrance
Comments on this photo
Oh do look for this one, it is fabulous and has the most divine scent.
10 Jul, 2008
Then I'm sold...any flower with scent will catch my interest every time...lol. I happen to have a copy of David Austin's book Old Roses and English Roses... he is all praise for this rose...says it was developed by the Empress Josephine's plant breeder. Mr. Hardy who named it for his wife! Says it is classic old damask/centifolia bred in 1832...WOW!
10 Jul, 2008
In 'Who Does Your Garden Grow' Alex Pankhurst reports that Madame Hardy has been described as 'the most beautiful white rose in existence' In 1885, in France, there were over six thousand varieties of rose available, Madame Hardy was recommended as one of the best 26 varieties.
11 Jul, 2008
Lucky you...you have it!! as I said before I will be looking for this one. thanks for posting the lovely pic of yours!
11 Jul, 2008
Will be looking for this one!
27 Mar, 2008