Ducher
Joseph Pernet was a French rosarian born near Lyon. In 1879 he began his career with the Ducher nursery and in 1882, he married the owner's daughter. He then took on the name "Pernet-Ducher" under which he continued rose breeding until his death in 1928. Between 1907 and 1925, Monsieur Ducher won the Gold Medal thirteen times at the Annual Concours de Bagatelle International Rose Competition held in Paris.
The Ducher rose was introduced in 1869 and is considered the only white China rose available. The flowers are a soft ivory-white color with very round buds that may have a hint of pink on the outer petals. The flowers are extremely fragrant. Ducher is a relatively small China rose reaching a height of only 3 - 5 feet. This also makes it a very good candidate for use in containers. Many gardeners have observed that Ducher has lighter green foliage than some of its close relatives.
| Blossom Color | Ivory White |
|---|---|
| Blossom & Fragrance | Double - Very Fragrant |
| Blooming Period | May - First Frost |
| Mature Height | 3 - 5 feet |
| Mature Width | 2 - 5 feet |
| Rose Category | China |
| Growth Habit | Shrub |
Landscape Uses
Ducher is a relatively small shrub rose that works well in the landscape or in a container. These plants require a well drained soil and do best in full sun. This repeat bloomer makes an excellent specimen plant and the fragrant blossoms are extremely attractive.