Book (2007)
Destin, P. Croix 1961
Blooming period: medium
Habit: shrub with upright canes
Vigour: moderate
Shoots: bronze-coloured
Prickles: dense and straight
Flower: in groups (3-4), in racemes; medium bloom; 37 petals, vase-shaped, double; diameter 12,0 cm; depth 7,0 cm; strong fragrance
Petals: rounded, length 5,5 cm; width 4,5 cm; colour of the upper surface dark red 53 A and brownish red 167 A, reverse dark red 53 A; white nails
Stamens: anthers yellow, filaments pink
Stygmas: free, yellow
Calyx: cupped, smooth
Sepals: reflexed downwards; 1-2 appendages, on one side or on both sides
Foliage: length 15,5 cm, width 13,0 cm; colour of the upper surface dark green 147 A, reverse light olive green 147 B; slightly glossy; length of the terminal leaflet 8,0 cm, width 4,0 cm; rounded base; 34 teeth per side
