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'Saint Petersburg Testimonial®' rose References
Article (magazine) (2023)
Cherry ParfaitTM 'Meisponge', Source/Accession RRG [Raleigh Rose Garden] ...Estimated ploidy level(x) 4
Website/Catalog (19 Feb 2015) Includes photo(s).
http://www.wagnersrosenursery.com.au/our-roses/2015-new-releases/
Origami The strongly angular red and white petals give the bloom a ‘square’ appearance, similar to a paper folded flower – hence the name 'Origami'. Highly disease resistant and well clothed in mid green foliage, plant singly, as a hedge or in a pot. Light rose perfume. A Gold Award winning rose – Australian National Rose Trial Grounds.
Magazine (Dec 2014) Page(s) 39. Includes photo(s).
The House of Meilland....New for 2014...
Fire & Ice (var. MEIsponge) Red and whie and lovely all over, this rose is reminiscent of 'Double Delight', but with a superior garden performance. It is a gold award winner and true garden performer. Height 1.5m.
Book (2008) Page(s) 150. Includes photo(s).
p145. Photo. 'Fire and Ice' Photograph: Corporate Roses.
p150 New Rose Release[s] from Treloar Roses.
Fire and Ice (Hybrid tea bush, cherry red and white). 2008 release (Meisponge). A bi-colour sensation of cherry red and white adorn this award winning rose. Gold medal winner at 2005 [2004] National Rose Trials. 1.5m tall.
Book (2007) Page(s) 87.
'Meisponge', Gr, rb, 2001, (Cherry Parfait™), Meilland International ... Includes description
Book (2006) Page(s) 67.
The top award was a red/white floribunda rose bred by Meilland International France. This cultivar code MEIsponge is yet to be named, and will not be released in Australia until 2006. It was the only Gold Medal awarded and was named Australia's Rose of the Year 2005. it also received the Marion de Boehme Memorial award and the Rose Hills Award for the best floribunda rose in the trial.
Magazine (Jan 2005) Page(s) 4.
2004 Roses In Review – Grandifloras: Garden ratings = 7.8; Show = 7.2; Number of reports = 226; - Plenty of bright bi-color blooms with good early form for most. Opens fast. Weak stems. Vigorous, spreading plant.
Book (2005) Page(s) 41.
National Rose Trial Ground awards for 2002 to 2004.
Bed No. 176. Meilland. Code: BUVard. F/B. Gold Medal. Best Floribunda. De Boehme Award - Best Rose in Trial.
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