The ‘Victorian Peach‘ is a renowned, modernshrub or cut rose variety bred in the Netherlands by VIP Roses. It features soft peach-pink, densely double, cup-shaped blooms that fade to creamy white, boasting a light, delicate scent. These roses are prized for their longevity, nearly thornless stems, and strong, repeat-blooming habits, growing up to 120 cm tall.
Key Characteristics of the Victorian Peach Rose:
- Appearance: The blooms are medium-sized (approx. – cm) with a classic cup shape that opens slowly.
- Color Transition: Blooms start as a soft peach-pink and transition to a creamy white as they fully open.
- Vigor & Growth: The plants are hardy, with strong disease resistance, making them suitable for garden borders, pots, and as cut flowers.
- Blooming Period: They produce flowers almost continuously or in consistent cycles throughout the season.
Other “Victorian” Peach References:
- Victoria Peach: A distinct, large, late-season yellow-fleshed peach cultivar with a 40% red blush, known for high productivity and firm fruit, researched by Rutgers University.
- Victorian Era Peach Ice Cream Mold: A historical reference to 19th-century culinary practices, where food was molded into shapes like peaches for elite, ornamental dining (via Instagram).
For most gardeners and florists”Victorian Peach” refers to the highly rated, romantic, and long-lasting Dutch cut rose.
