'Gee Whiz' Rose

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'Gee Whiz' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Huyustus

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Eliane Gillet ®
• Geewizz
• MASelgi

HMF Ratings:

22 favorite votes.

ARS:

White, near white or white blend Shrub.
Registration name: MASelgi
Exhibition name: Eliane Gillet ®

Origin:

Bred by Dominique Massad (France, 1997).
Introduced in France by Guillot/Roseraies Pierre Guillot in 1997 as 'Eliane Gillet'.
Introduced in Australia by Swiss Rose Garden Nursery in 2014 as 'Gee Whiz'.
Introduced in Australia by Knight's Roses in before 2016 as 'Geewizz'.

Class:

Shrub. (Series: Generosa ® Collection)

Bloom:

White and pink, red edges. [Pink, white .]. Blooms change in colour as the flowers age.. Mild fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), quartered bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Glossy foliage.

Height: 31" to 4' (80 to 120cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b through 10b.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Roseraies Pierre Guillot describe the color of Eliane Gillet as white shaded red...

Arena Roses comments that the color of this rose is surprising in that its scarlet encased buds open to blooms of pure white...