{"product_id":"sofiess-perpetual","title":"Sofies's Perpetual","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophie’s Perpetual is a charming rose with small, full flowers in various shades of pink. The cup-shaped blooms appear in clusters and stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. Its powerful perfume combines a classic rose scent with fruity notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rose belongs to the China roses, a group that made an important contribution to the development of repeat-flowering garden roses. Its own origins are not precisely known. Rose expert Martyn Rix describes it as a rose of unknown breeding that was given its name in 1928. Sophie refers to Countess Benckendorff, the wife of the last Tsarist ambassador in London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts historical value lies primarily in preserving the Chinese rose tradition. Its changing colors are a distinctive feature: the flowers can turn a deeper pink as they age, especially in sun and warmth. The different stages of flowering give the shrub a lively appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSophie’s Perpetual blooms over a long period, producing new flowers right through to autumn. It can grow as a large shrub, but with support it can also be trained as a small climbing rose. Its branches have few thorns, making them easier to tie in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it a place in a romantic border, along a low fence, or in a spacious pot by the patio. Plant it in fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sheltered spot. Ensure it gets enough water and nutrients while growing, and protect potted plants in particular during severe frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Epoque 2026","offers":[{"title":"Bare-root roses","offer_id":55365224628561,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Potted roses","offer_id":55365224661329,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/5908\/7056\/files\/Historische_roos_Sophie_s_Perpetual.png?v=1792407846","url":"https:\/\/belle-epoque.nl\/en-be\/products\/sofie-s-perpetual-roses","provider":"Belle Epoque","version":"1.0","type":"link"}