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'Signature ®' rose Reviews & Comments
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When it's right, there may not be a more beautiful bloom than Signature.
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This outstanding hybrid tea was hybridized by William Warriner and not Keith Zary. At least that's what the J&P 2021/2022 catalog indicates.
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#1 of 4 posted
9 NOV 21 by
 jedmar
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The patent states Keith Zary as the inventor. William Warriner died 1991.
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Good to know. But why would JP get this wrong regarding its own rose on its own website? Before Signature was released it was rumored to exist for several years - as a cut flower available overseas (under a different name which escapes me). That is rumor/speculation, but could explain why it might have been hybridized prior to Warriner's passing - and by Warriner himself.
Signature was introduced in 1996. Wouldn't that mean it was hybridized prior to 1990, if not even near 1985 or 1986? That is even before the time Keith Zary came to JP.
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#3 of 4 posted
10 NOV 21 by
jedmar
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Yes, that is certainly possible. It can take 8-10 years until a roses is commercialized. Zary might have signed off on the patent application, although the usual procedure would have been to mention Warriner (deceased) as the inventor. We will mention both Zary and Warriner as breeders with an explanatory note. Hopefully someone from JP can enlighten us.
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Another data point in support of Warriner is the book, Showing Good Roses, by Past ARS President Robert Martin. He lists William Warriner as the Hybridizer of Signature in one of the tables in that book.
Even the References Tab here on HMF list Warriner as the hybridizer. Thus, I am starting to think there is no doubt.
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My signature is in its 3rd season. It was one of the first roses i planted in my backyard of my new house. To date i have 88 roses. Signature is among the favorities. This rose is a fast grower, tall upright with thick strong canes. The roses are high centered,great form,huge 5" blooms that last in the vase and on the vine for some time. The color is not affected by the heat of the summer, it flushes throughout the season. My last blooms were in late november. It is a mildew resisant,but can form black spots if not sprayed. I have not noticed a scent, however the beauty of the deep pink and cream inner coloring makes up for that. I noticed in the description it has the height at 4-5ft, mine is over 6ft, i wonder if it has turned into a sport of signature. This rose is hardy to zone 6 with no more than mulch protection and needs little spring trimming.
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And where are you located, Monica?
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13 SEP 12 by
monimoni
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#3 of 3 posted
13 MAR 19 by
mtspace
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I just got one and this review will help me site it. Thanks for the info, Monica.
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In South Mississippi this rose was a star. There were no issues with diseases and the plant itself was attractive. The blooms were the real star of the show. These classically shaped, high-centered blooms always received rave reviews from everyone. The main drawback of the plant is it was extremely prickly. If you don't mind the lack of fragrance, Signature is a great rose.
August 2016 Update: Since replanting this rose in Houston, I've had a little bit of a blackspot issue in our latest round of monsoon-like rain, but nothing some spraying didn't fix. I still don't understand why Signature isn't more widely available because it is a great, gorgeous rose. I also find the flowers to have the most unique pink coloring on the market as far as pink roses go. I highly recommend Signature.
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