Website/Catalog  (23 Feb 2014)  
 
Registered Name: 'Flamenco'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Flamenco
F, lp, 1960, McGredy, Sam IV; flowers light salmon-pink, large, 21 petals, borne in clusters, slight fragrance; foliage dark. [Cinnabar × Spartan]. Introductions: McGredy & Son, 1960

Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p3
1960. Flamenco - 55/1177. Nicknamed Coleraine.

Book  (Dec 1998)  Page(s) 245.  Includes photo(s).
 
Flamenco Description... salmon-pink flowers...

Book  (Sep 1993)  Page(s) 174.  Includes photo(s).
 
Flamenco Cluster-flowered. 1959... one of Sam McGredy's first. Description... a rose for cool climates... coral-pink blooms. Parentage: 'Tantau's Triumph' [aka 'Cinnabar'] x 'Spartan'

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 182.  
 
Flamenco Floribunda, light salmon-pink, 1960, 'Cinnabar' x 'Spartan'; McGredy, S. IV. Description.

(1976)  Page(s) Vol. 7, issue 4, page 9.  
 
George Langdale
Mr. E. F. Allen, President of the R.N.R.S ., spoke at Oxford on "Long Shots in Rose Breeding" and of his own work in preparing a breeding strategy. He told of his results to date using the species rose Rosa Bella and mentioned that he had some repeat flowering, disease resistant F1 seedlings from Rosa Bella x Flamenco. He suggested that more amateur rose breeders should follow his strategy of using species in an effort to breed 'new blood' and better disease resistance into garden roses for the future. He said that another good species rose to try is Rosa Davidii. Both Rosa Bella and Rosa Davidii are tetraploids, but he suggested that when using species diploids with floribundas or hybrid teas, the chosen variety should be the seed parent crossed with the species rose. He did emphasize, however, that breeding with species is a long-term programme.

Book  (1968)  Page(s) 132.  
 
National Rose Society Review of Newer Roses.
'Flamenco'. Average height 38"

Book  (1965)  Page(s) 132.  
 
'Flamenco'. F. S. McGredy IV; int. McGredy, ';60). 'Cinnabar' x 'Spartan'. Large (3 1/2 in.), dbl. (21 petals), slightly fragrant, salmon; cluster. Fol. dark. Free growth; very free bloom. lp.

Website/Catalog  (1963)  Page(s) 20.  
 
Flamenco McGredy 1960. Double deep salmon blooms are borne in great profusion with this lovely novelty. The dark green foliage blends nicely with the colour of the flowers and it holds its rich colouring very well in all climates.

Book  (1961)  Page(s) 160.  
 
Show Awards and Trial Ground Awards 1960.
'Flamenco' (flori). Trial Ground No. 1742. Reg. No. 592. Raiser and Distributor: S. McGredy and Son, N. Ireland. 'Tantau's Triumph' x 'Spartan'. Vigour of growth 7. Habit of growth bushy with large plentiful dark green foliage 8. Freedom from disease 14. Blooms double (30 petals), 3 1/2 inches across when open, 7. Colour Scarlet No. 19 lighter on the outside of the petals 7. Freedom of flowering 16. General effect 7. Fragrance 4.