'Philippe Rivoire'
Originator: (Riviere, 1911) 
Cultivar group: Lactiflora
Bloom period: Late
Bloom week: 6
Flower form: Double
Height: Medium
Distinction: Fragrant
Item number: 2663

Full double; dark crimson with a blackish sheen, but not dull; rich fragrance, well formed, medium size flower. Medium height, wiry stems, best with support for flowering in the garden. 

While it is an excellent plant, propagation and processing the roots is challenging; frequently the roots appear less in quality when compare to roots from other cultivars.