Not a large family but an interesting one. Thornless, arching growth is of unusual colouring from pale green to plum. The flowers, attractively ragged in appearance are all in pink to red shades and are slightly scented. The foliage is attractive and usually provides good autumn colour.
Amadis (1829)
(Boursault) "Crimson Boursault" Semi-double to double flowers of crimson-purple produced in clusters on long, arching, thornless, red coloured canes, bearing purple shaded, dark green leaves.
(Boursault) Large, double, saucer-shaped flowers with ragged
edges of deep lavender pink. Fragrant. Long, arching canes. Thornless. Flowering early in the season.