Rosa 'Paul Neyron'
(Thornless Rose Paul Neyron)

Origin:  Hybridizer, Levet  (1869, France)
Family:  Rosaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  4-8'
Spacing:  3-4'
Blooms:  Prolific, 6-7" across, mild/very fragrant, repeated, bright pink, large, ruffled, double, cupped, late Spring
Foliage:  Dark green, leathery
Soil: Well-drained, poor, acidic
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Back of border, trellis, arbor, fencing, cut flowers
Propagation:  Stem cuttings, grafting, budding
Insects/Disease:  None

Comments:  Rosa 'Paul Neyron' or Thornless Rose Paul Neyron is a showy perpetual rose with a vigorous linear growth habit.  It is of hybrid origin by hybridizer Levet, (France, 1869).  Rosa 'Paul Neyron has dark green leathery foliage.  From late Spring or early Summer, it produces prolific clusters of lightly fragrant bright pink, double-petaled, fully cupped blossom on new growth; its citric fragrance have been reported to be very fragrant by some.  The flowers of Rosa 'Paul Neyron' are many and are tightly packed, having the habit of a cabbage which is why it is often confused with Rosa Centiflora, a cabbage rose.  Rosa 'Paul Neyron' is easily propagated from stem cuttings, budding or grafting.  It thrives in poor, acidic soil.  This nearly thornless antique rose is resistant to disease, mildew black spots or rust.  Trim Rosa 'Paul Neyron' in Fall or early Spring before new growth appears.  Mass plant at the back of the border for a magnificent display.  It can also be trained to climb up a trellis, arbor or fence.  The splendid bountiful flowers of Paul Neyron Rose makes it a terrific show stopper.  Despite its mild fragrance, Rosa 'Paul Neyron' is popularly cultivated by many hobbyists for its thornless attribute and reliable constant prolific blooms.  This old garden rose is a pleasing addition to Jenny's Garden.

USDA Zones:  5-9