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'Great News' rose Reviews & Comments
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Dear Helpmefind Administration Team
I´ve got a problem with accessing all features.
I´ve just renewed my membership, but I still cannot acess the lineage section.
Is there any other positon in your system, where I have to reconfirm my membership?
Thank you for taking care of this.
best wishes and a wonderful WE
Florian Prediger
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On the Bill Legrice site this rose is indicated as Hybrid Tea, not as Floribunda!
http://www.rosebuddies.com/rose280.html
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10 OCT 10 by
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Yes, I can understand that it might be an appropriate classification, as both parents are Hybrid Teas. However, Great News has been listed as a Floribunda in every Modern Roses since Modern Roses 8 in 1980. It is also listed as a Floribunda in the Official Registry And Checklist -Rosa.
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Cameras don't do the color of this rose justice, which is a common problem for red or mauve roses. I have seen it in person at the SJHRG several times throughout the year. In the dry spring/early summer heat of San Jose 'Great News' turns slate gray. The colors become a cross of 'Veilchenblau' and 'Intrigue' with gray shades predominant. Look up the color 'lilac' on Wikipedia, there is a nine panel box of various lilac shades which are similar to the colors on this rose. It tends to bloom in clusters with the largest flower about four inches in diameter, and has a typical mauve rose fragrance. The form is similar to 'Angel Face' or 'Just Joey,' and the petals have good substance. 'Great News' seems to like the heat and the flowers don't burn -- the blue-ing effect is probably less pronounced in cooler climates. This variety should be more widely grown and is a good candidate for anyone seeking a 'blue' rose.
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