Yolande d Aragon

Mauve or mauve blend Portland.
Registration name: Yolande d'Aragon
Bred by Jean-Pierre Vibert (France, 1843).
Hybrid Gallica, Portland.
Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 3". Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.

Height: 4'11" to 6'7" (150 to 200cm). Width: 39" (100cm).
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. Prune dead wood.
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
seedling of Perpetuelle de Trianon
Yolande d'Aragon was born at Saragossa, Aragon, in 1379. She was the wife of Louis II of Anjou. She was a strong supporter of Jeanne d'Arc. Yolande d'Aragon died on 14 November 1442.
A 2006 genetic study has shown that 'Yolande d'Aragon' is closer to the Gallicas.
Said to be simialr to 'Duchesse de Sutherland'

— 2010 —
Judges Entry - Old Garden Rose, Climber or Shrub
Desert Rose Society Annual Fall Show
— 2001 —
Dowager Rose Queen (ARS)
Golden Gate Rose Society Show
Pacific Southwest District Show
San Fernando Valley Rose Society Show
— 2000 —
Dowager Rose Queen (ARS)
Pacific Rose Society Show
San Francisco Rose Society Show
— 1999 —
Dowager Rose Queen (ARS)
Kern County Rose Society Show
Pacific Rose Society Show
San Fernando Valley Rose Society Show