Tea Rose 'Duchesse de Brabant'

I've had this rose for 20 years and still love it. Mine does get a little black spot now and then, but drops those leaves and puts on fre...Read Moresh ones. Having to do this hasn't discouraged it at all.

Bought this one as a baby plant in my rose buying trip to Tyler Texas this Spring (2012). She is about one foot tall now in August. I hav...Read Moree had a few flushes of tiny pink blooms. I had to go on my knees to sniff them, but they are so gorgeous! I love pink roses and this one is a beautiful light pink. Because she has been designated as Earthkind,( which is Texas speak for OUR WEATHER WILL NOT KILL THIS)! I planted her in a southern location. She gets blasted almost all of the day as she is on a slope and yet she grows. Love the fragrance, love the blooms. Because she gets to 6' or more in height and width in Texas I gave her a corner all by herself surrounded by pink velour and centennial spirit crape myrtles. Will re-post when she is older.

Beautiful, unusual cabbage shaped pink blossoms on a well leafed shrub that is as wide at it is tall. Performs well with minimum care and...Read More excellently when given the attention one usually gives a hybrid rose. Possibly my favorite antique rose. The flowers smell like sweet tea leaves. Designated as an "Earth-Kind" rose by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Per their description:

"Earth-Kind roses do well in a variety of soil types, ranging from well-drained acid sands to poorly aerated, highly alkaline clays. Once established, these select cultivars also have excellent heat and drought tolerance. The use of Earth-Kind roses provides the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful flowering plants while limiting the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and water".

The 3 features that stand out on my Duchess are 1) strong fragrance 2) disease resistance 3) fast growth. Mine is in full sun and a cons...Read Moretant bloomer.

Tolerates shade.