Portland Bourbon Hyb. Perpetual Floribunda Hybrid Tea Grandiflora David Austin Noisettes, along with Chinas and Teas , are classic roses for the southern garden. John Champneys shared cuttings and seeds with Philippe Noisette, who shipped young seedlings to his brother Louis in Paris, France, who hybridized new plants and introduced them as Noisette roses with great success. Of interest is that the original Noisette, Champneys' Pink was lost to commerce for many years until found again in the early 1970's. Noisettes tend to be large climbers with clusters of pale flowers found in cream, yellow, and pink.
Growth is strong.
However, perhaps due to the China parentage, Noisettes as a group should be planted in Zone 7 and southward. Fragrance is excellent. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice.