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One of the likely parents was Playboy or a close Playboy descendent.
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That doesn't make any sense. Please read my comment below, and then read the PAGE titled "German seedlings" in my blog. The PAGE can be accessed using the tabs at the top of the blog.
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It only says that the female parent from Trier was orange-red, which does not denote the pollen parent. I've raised hundreds of Playboy seedlings, and Red Galaxy shows all of the ear marks for its dominant traits. Roses descending from Ama can give the polkadot on dark reds effect, as well. I wonder if the orange-red floribunda descends from it.
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Greetings HMF.
Now that 'Red Galaxy' is in its 5th growing season, I would like for you to please upgrade the "Description" page. It was originally computer generated and is currently a bit choppy. Also, I can now more clearly define the plant's current attributes. So, could you please update the page with the following:
Plant type: Floribunda / small shrub
Blooms: Red blend with dark edges that are accented by light spots. Red reverse. Light spicy fragrance. Average diameter 3". Single with 6 or 7 petals. Small clusters. Repeat blooming.
Foliage and growth habit: Spreading growth habit. Medium green semi-glossy foliage. Height up to 3'.
Thank you very much, and best regards. Michael Caringella
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Hello Michael,
We have made the changes you suggested. However, you do have breeder's rights to add anything pertinent about your own roses yourself. As well there is a place for "Breeder's Notes" on the rose's page. Best regards back to you too.
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My experiences in growing roses from seed, (including this one -- 'Red Galaxy') are pretty well summarized in my blog, which you are welcome to read at: http://www.mikesroses-salem.blogspot.com/
There you will find that the seed from which 'Red Galaxy' was grown was collected in Germany from an unknown rose growing in a public space. The unknown rose was open pollinated, so the resulting 'Red Galaxy' rose has the parentage: unknown x unknown. Although the parentage is unknown, in my blog I theorize about which rose I think is the parent. In particular, visit the PAGE titled "German seedlings".
The distinguishing characteristic of this rose is the spotting to be found on the periphery of its blooms, becoming more pronounced toward the darker edges of the petals. The redness, the darkness, and the light spots certainly look like a red galaxy of stars (see Google Images).
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