'Dr. Eckener' Rose

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'Dr. Eckener' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of jedmar

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Docteur Eckener

HMF Ratings:

38 favorite votes.

ARS:

Pink blend.

Origin:

Bred by Vincenz Berger (1883 - 1974) (Germany, 1928).
Introduced in Germany by Victor Teschendorff in 1930 as 'Dr. Eckener'.
Introduced in United States by Conard-Pyle (Star Roses) in 1931 as 'Dr. Eckener'.
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1932 as 'Dr. Eckener'.

Class:

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub.

Bloom:

Golden-yellow, orange shading, salmon-pink center, yellow undertones. Moderate, centifolia fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Height: 4'11" to 8' (150 to 245cm). Width: up to 6' (up to 185cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b and warmer. Hardy. very vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Ploidy:

Tetraploid

Parentage:

Golden Emblem (pernetiana, McGredy 1916) × hybrid of Rosa rugosa Thunb.

Notes:

Lloyd Brace of The Roseraie at Bayfields says this rose has a large nearly double pale yellow bloom with peach/apricot tones and a good scent.
Dr. Hugo Eckener (August 10, 1868 - August 14, 1954) was a famous captain of the dirigible Graf Zeppelin.