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Medium red Grandiflora.
Registration name: Ben-Hur

Bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (United States, before 1960).
Introduced in United States by Germain's (Germain Seed & Plant Co.) in 1960 as 'Ben-Hur'.
Introduced in Australia by Roy H. Rumsey Pty. Ltd. in 1961 as 'Ben-Hur'.

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea.  

Crimson.  Mild, strong fragrance.  23 petals.  Average diameter 5".  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  

United States - Patent No: PP 2,066  on  27 Jun 1961   VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application  on  19 Sep 1960