Believed extinct or lost

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Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2002).

Miniature.  

Dark maroon crimson with a slightly paler reverse..  None to mild fragrance.  12 to 25 petals.  Average diameter 2".  Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, classic hybrid tea bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, pointed buds.  

Short, bushy.  Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.  3 to 5 leaflets.  

Height: 1' to 16" (30 to 40cm).  Width: 1' to 16" (30 to 40cm).

Can be used for container rose.  Disease susceptibility: disease resistant.  

This is a breeding plant only. It often passes on excellent dark coloring but progeny tend to lack vigor, so selection for vigorous seedlings is necessary.