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'Solar Flair' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Raji Swaminathan
ARS:
Mini-Flora. Registration name: BENbaasExhibition name: Solar Flair
Bloom:
Butter-yellow, red edges. Mild fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Double (17-25 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds.
Habit:
Upright. Large, glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 10b. Can be used for cut flower or exhibition. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Breeder's notes:
High centered, hybrid tea form.
Notes:
Color: yellow with red edges upper and reverse
Parentage: Antique Gold x Brett's Rose
Dazzling variety! This exhibition-type miniflora is a must for all exhibitors and gardeners. The yellow hybrid tea-type flowers are 2 inches or more across when fully opened, showing red edges. Thick, leathery petals provide substance and assure a long vase life.
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