Commercially available

• ARDelicious
• Licorice Tea

34 favorite votes.  

Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2004).
Introduced in United States by Rogue Valley Roses as 'Licorice Tea'.

Tea.  

The color effect is a soft pale yellow with a much deeper gold-yellow in the bloom interior..  Strong, clove, licorice, opinions vary fragrance.  45 to 80 petals.  Average diameter 3.5".  Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, rounded buds.  

Tall, arching, climbing.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 4' to 8' (120 to 245cm).  Width: 4' to 8' (120 to 245cm).

USDA zone 6a and warmer.  Can be used for beds and borders, landscape or specimen.  Vigorous.  a good subject for pegging.  benefits from winter protection in colder climates.  can be trained as a climber.  flowers drop off cleanly.  heat tolerant.  

Likely to be introduced by Rogue Valley Roses in 2009 or 2010 as a limited edition variety. This has proven somewhat difficult to propagate, so supply will be limited.