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'King of Hearts' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Sheldon, John & Robyn
HMF Ratings:
5 favorite votes.
Average rating:
GOOD.
ARS:
Medium red Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: King of Hearts
Exhibition name: King of Hearts
Bloom:
Red. up to 40 petals. Medium, double (17-25 petals), exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Bushy. Dark green, leathery foliage.
Height: 18" to 30" (45 to 75cm). Width: up to 16" (up to 40cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower, exhibition or garden. Vigorous. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Notes:
The U.S. Patent states that this was a variety originated in 1958.
There is a possibility that 'Paladin' from Sam McGredy in 1958, also of the same parentage, was Sam's nickname for the eventually named 'King of Hearts'. More research is needed.
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