They are carried mostly solitary on strong, thick stems and bloom in flushes from spring to fall.

The family's first rosarian was gardener, Joseph Rambaux, who first started breeding roses in 1850 in Lyon.

[3] After World War I, Antoine and Claudia bought property in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune, near Lyon and started a new nursery.

His legendary 'Peace' rose, brought the family international attention and great commercial success when it was introduced after World War II.

[4][5] After Francis's early death in 1958, his wife Louisette continued to breed roses, introducing many awarding winning new varieties.

[4][5] 'Black Baccara' was developed by Jacques Mouchotte before 2000 by crossing the two dark red Hybrid teas, 'Celica' and 'Fuego Negro'.