R. 'Gigi Maree' Web Specials

R. 'Gigi Maree' Web SpecialsThis new hybrid from Marc Colombel of France that we grew from seed he gifted us is quite wonderful. We have named it 'Gigi Maree' after our plant propagator Gigi Strauss. This cultivar is not that old, but we can estimate that it will be 4 ft. tall and 5 ft wide in 10 years or more. The two toned white and pink flowers have a very ruffled edge and are picotee. The foliage is like most all of Marc's hybrides, as it is a polyploid showing the traits of

Although fairly tender

and a bit of yellow

tall and 5 ft wide in 10 years or more

tall and 3-4 ft wide

while others hang close to the main leader

Rarely offered and quite divine

We like to plant these in groups for the best effect

If you are zoned for this plant

Has tolerance to drought conditions once established

brightening dark corners and just generally making a spectacle of itself

waxy leaves that makes a good looking rock garden plant

so plant it near contrasting foliage plants that have gold