Beautiful! If it’s commercially available I’d grow a couple. It looks so lovely!

@summersrhythm:

I seriously doubt this rose would survive in a Zone 6 climate. It barely survives here in Zone 8a! Glad you like it though. :-)

Gorgeous!

Wow, what a beauty! I think there are still many of us who appreciate once-bloomers. I would happily adopt such a gorgeous plant. :-)

@Perma:

I will keep you in mind when/if I succeed in rooting a few pieces of this one. I think that for anyone who likes the look and habit of 'Belle Portugaise', but would like a more vibrant pink blend, this could be a lovely option. This is clearly going to be a warm climate rose only, though.

A couple more photos that give an idea of its habit:

Oh my! What a beauty!!

Thank you so much, Paul! (I love BP, and we‘re warm enough here.)

What a lovely shape it has! And fascinating history. You certainly have the magic touch! :-)

Beautiful rose!

The blooms remind me of (upside down) double tulips. It's a rather different and interesting rose.

Very beautiful and graceful. Is that 'Golden Century' that we see surrounding it?

Paul, do you ever get the itch to do such crosses again?

Chris, that is indeed Golden Century it is growing up through! Well spotted.

Nah, I have no desire to get on that train again. I don’t have the resources I used to, nor the willpower it takes. After 12+ years of raising up to 2500 seedlings a year, I was truly worn out by the intensity of the work, and I knew I’d come to the end of that road. I don’t have the personality to pursue one thing for forty years or more. I have other things I want to do!

Jin,

thank you for that. I’m glad you’re enjoying the rose and the photos.

Oh that is stunning and your description was beautifully written. I really love that it doesn't open more than it does. The name is just perfect. Thank you for sharing with us.

I too find your rose stunning, Paul. I bet I could squeeze one in. It is unbelievably gorgeous.

It’s lovely, Paul. What an unusual hybrid you’ve created. The color, and its pink, sleepy eyed nodding blooms are charming. Lisa

This is another fabulous Barden creation and we look forward to seeing it preserved even if you don't wish to re-enter the world of marketing your roses. I regret that it's a warm weather only rose since I'd love to try it myself. Thanks for sharing the terrific photos.

Cynthia

Belle Portugaise, eat your heart out! Carol

Really, really pretty!