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Photo courtesy of Pam30
Bloom:
Dark red. Strong fragrance. 40 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for container rose, cut flower or garden. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 7,718 on 26 Nov 1991 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication on 22 May 1990
Notes:
Different parentages are mentioned in the references. Some sources say 'Amalia' is fragrant, some say it's not. According to the US patent, the breeder was Meilland, deceased; Marie-Louise
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