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'Sissinghurst Castle', precise date and origin unknown.

'Sissinghurst Castle' Also known as 'Rose des Maures'. This rose was discovered growing in the gardens at Sissinghurst Castle when the gardens were cleared in the early 1900's by Vita Sackville-West. It was brought into commerce in 1947. It is likely a known cultivar that has lost its identity through time, or it may be a chance seedling. We shall likely never know.

'Sissinghurst Castle' is very much like 'Tuscany Superb' in overall style and bloom. However, 'Sissinghurst Castle' is a taller, more arching shrub, in my experience. Some growers think this rose is the better of the two, but I prefer 'Tuscany Superb' by far. (Both are excellent roses, comparisons aside) This is an excellent rose to include in any collection of old European Roses.

ARS merit rating: NA
Personal merit rating: 8.0
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 4 to 8, zone 4 in a protected location.
Shrub size: 3 to 5 feet tall X 5 feet wide.
Fragrance: 3.0, mild Gallica scent.

Alain Blanchard seedling, (see Song of the Stars)	Chianti	Gloire de France	Sissinghurst Castle
Alika	Complicata	Henri Fouquier	Song of the Stars
Allegra (new 2003)	Cramoisi Picotee	Hippolyte	Surpasse Tout
Belle de Crecy	"Deep Purple"	James Mason	Tricolore de Flandre
Belle Isis	Désirée Parmentier	La Belle Sultane	Tuscany
Belle sans Flatterie	Duc de Guiche	Marianne	Tuscany Superb
"Brooks Purple"	Duc de Fitzjames	'Mécène'	Tuscany Superb X Othello
Camayeux	Duchesse de Montebello	Nestor	Un-named seedling
"Carol's Favorite"	Ellen Tofflemire	Orpheline de Juillet	"William Grant"
Charles de Mills	Empress Josephine	Rosa Mundi	Ypsilante
Cardinal de Richelieu	Gallicandy	"Rush Family Rose"