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Armide, bred by Vibert, France, 1818.

This rose is named after Armida, the sorceress/seductressin Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered.

Blooms open as a soft blush color and finish as a pure white, with a fine fragrance. Reputedly it can repeat somewhat in the fall, due to its supposed China rose ancestry.

ARS merit rating: none
Personal merit rating: 8.7.
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 3 to 8, zone 3 in a protected location.
Shrub size: 5 feet tall X 4 feet wide
Fragrance: 4.0, strong, sweet Old Rose scent

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