'LLX 8235' Rose

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'LLX 8235' rose Description

My HMF:

'Sibelius ® (hybrid musk, Lens, 1981)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Arlekino

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• LENbar
• Sibelius ®

HMF Ratings:

26 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Musk.
Registration name: LENbar
Exhibition name: Sibelius ® (hybrid musk, Lens, 1981)

Origin:

Bred by Louis Lens (1924-2001) (Belgium, before 1981).
Introduced in Belgium by Lens Roses/Louis Lens N.V./Pépinières Louis Lens SA in 1984 as 'Sibelius'.

Class:

Hybrid Musk.

Bloom:

Pink, purple shading. Mild fragrance. 12 to 16 petals. Average diameter 1.25". Small, semi-double to double bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.

Habit:

Arching. Dark green foliage.

Height: 31" to 47" (80 to 120cm). Width: up to 28" (up to 70cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Mr. Bluebird (Miniature, Moore, 1960) × Violet Hood

Notes:

Finnish composer Jean Sibelius died 27 September 1957 at the age of 91.