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The Bishop (Velours Episcopal)

Color: Pink Class: Hybrid China Introduced: 1833 Best Zones: 6-9 Bloom Form: Fully Double / Very Double Shade Tolerant: Yes

aka Mrs. Keay’s The Bishop, not Le Rosier Eveque which is also known as The Bishop This is a true mauve fading to slate gray mauve.

Photo courtesy of Rogue Valley Roses Photo source

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Garden Personality

A quick portrait of how this rose grows, blooms, and earns its place in a home garden.

Hybrid China Pink Strong
Breeder
Félix Guérin
Seller
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses
Introduced
1833
Best Zones
6-9
4-5 ft Height
3.5 inches in Bloom Size

Bloom Style

How It Shows Up in the Garden

Bloom Form
Fully Double / Very Double
Fragrance
Strong

Garden Fit

Where It Is Most Comfortable

Shade Tolerance
Yes
Rose Class
Hybrid China
Color Family
Pink

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Breeding and Source Notes

Seller Signals
High Country Roses, Rogue Valley Roses

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Rose Market

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Seller Listing Price Offers Link
Rogue Valley Roses The Bishop (Velours Episcopal) Out of stock $24.95
ARS Offer 10% • Only available with phone orders.
Out of Stock
High Country Roses Velours Épiscopal In stock In stock
Discount Code 20% • ROSEGEEK
ARS Offer 15% • Online code is in your membership book.
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Overview

aka Mrs. Keay’s The Bishop, not Le Rosier Eveque which is also known as The Bishop This is a true mauve fading to slate gray mauve.

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