Noisette Roses are classed as the only rose originating in the USA it was bred by John Champneys from South Carolina from R. moschate and a China rose, but he did not publicise it much and it took an employee by the name of Noisette to send some seeds back to France where it was greeted with great enthusiasm.
Champneys agreed to name it after the man who brought it to public attention.
They are generally climbers that have clusters of fragrant flowers that tend to hang down due to their weight.
The foliage is medium to dark grey/green and glossy with crimson veins and therefore quite attractive in its own right.
These roses are cold-tender and best suited for warmer climates but are good at repeat blooming and are quite disease resistant.
Good on trellises or to cover gazebos.
Examples include ‘Blush Noisette’, ‘Celine Forestier’ and ‘Marechal Niel’ a Tea-Noisette cross.