Brise Parfum (also known as Perfume Breeze™, Parfum d’Evita, or BARise) is a highly fragrant, light pink, climbing rose variety developed in Italy by Enrico Barni and introduced in 2006. It is celebrated for its intense fragrance and continuous, abundant blooming throughout the season.
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Key Characteristics & Features
- Fragrance: Very strong, rich, and lingering scent with musk, fruity, and linden tree notes.
- Color: Soft, light pink, often fading to a lighter pink or white as the flower ages.
- Bloom Size & Form: Small, rosette-shaped blooms, typically about 1.25 to 1.5 inches in diameter, that appear in large clusters.
- Habit: A vigorous climber, reaching heights of 8’2″ to 13’1″ (250 – 400 cm) and widths of up to 6’7″ (200 cm).
- Foliage: Dense, glossy, and dark green.
- Awards: Gold Medal in Madrid, 2001.
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Growing and Care Tips
- Sunlight: Full sun is recommended.
- Hardiness Zone: Generally hardy in USDA zones 6b through 9b.
- Maintenance: Requires deadheading (removing spent blooms) to encourage continuous flowering.
- Pruning: Should be pruned lightly in the first 2 years to establish, then cut back by about one-third annually.
- Uses: Ideal for vertical gardening, including covering pillars, fences, and pergolas.
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In the US, this rose is commonly marketed as Perfume Breeze™.
