[2] As the cultivar was not systematically bred, its hybrid parentage can only be speculated, but 'Madame Falcot' is considered as a possible parent.

[3] 'La France' has globular double flowers with slightly rolled outer petals and a strong sweet damask fragrance.

The bloom form is high centered with up to 60 petals, that appear messy when fully opened.

[3] The flowers develop from long pointed buds and reach an average diameter of 9 cm (3.5 in).

As the mid green foliage is susceptible to fungi, the cultivar grows better in dry and warm climates or glass houses.