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Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 2:04
| I've already send some pictures of both in the past .Here are my observations on some differences between them . Reversion which is solid red/purple in colour can be found under names "Victor Emmanuel" , "Variegata di Bologna Rouge" , "Mrs. Yamada"...
I see no difference in canes or leaves , but V. Emmanuel is slightly less prone to rust and mildew and much more resistant to BS. Variegata has so far never set any hips. VE sets a lot of big hips full of seeds , which seems to be fertile (no floaters) , I saved 40 of them in the fall . Flowers on VE do not ball in wet , they age to deep purple and remain gorgeous until they drop . Fragrance in both roses is quite strong and beautiful , there is slight difference , I just don't know how to describe it . Both flower only once in season. To me Variegata di Bologna is the most beautiful striped rose and Victor Emmanuel is becoming one of my favourite roses . If only they were more disease resistant... Here are some pictures of both . 
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 19:14
| Oh, wow!!!! Variegata has to be the most stunning stripe ever!!! Yours looks fantastic!!! Be still, my heart!! Carol |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 23:35
| I'm not a fan of striped roses, but that is beautiful. Thank you for the photos. Renee |
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| My Variegata di Bologna has a cane on it that has reverted, too! What a wonderful surprise to find solid burgundy flowers peeking out along with VdB's stripes. Your photos are lovely. |
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- Posted by melissa_thefarm NItaly (My Page) on Thu, Feb 24, 11 at 15:31
| Good photos, and I appreciate the description of differences. I have a young VdB coming along; perhaps one day I'll get some reversion flowers as well. |
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