Jean Laffay (France 1837 – 1855)
A famous breeder of Hybrid Perpetuals and one of the first powerhouses of repeat flowering, yet hardy varieties. Originally a gardener, Laffay’s hybridising became his true passion. We grow many of his fine creations which are ever-popular still today.
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Out of stockLe Vesuve's pointed buds open in loose blowsy clusters of carmine pink with delicate red veins. Tea scent. Shiny green foliage with tints of copper. Angular growth. Likes a warm aspect. Repeat Flowering. Size:1.2m x 1.2m.
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Out of stocka.k.a. Princess of Nassau. Clusters of semi-double cream flowers emerge from red tinged buds. Plentiful light green foliage. Flowers from July to September. Strong fragrance. A good shorter climber. Size: 3.0m x 2.5m.