Rose Belle is a glorious abundance of rich cerise-pink-coloured double roses when open and fading to a soft parma violet. One of the best Gallica shrub roses, bred in 1848, with a solid old-fashioned arching growth. Belle de Crecy is magnificent with a rich fragrance. Hardy with good disease resistance.  

Cultivation: Rose Belle prefers fertile, humas rich, moist well-drained soil

Soil: Tolerant of poor soils

Position: Full sun, partial shade

Foliage: Deciduous, olive-green foliage

Flowering:  Medium blooms, once flowering in abundance

Fragrance: Strong rich old rose

Habit: Strong arching shrub rose

Hardiness: Fully hardy, disease resistant

Growth: Vigorous,

Benefits to Wildlife: Yes

Height in Maturity: 120cm/150cm – 4ft/5ft

Year of introduction: 1848