'Forever Irene' Rose

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'Forever Irene' rose Description

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Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

18 favorite votes.

Origin:

Introduced in United States by Antique Rose Emporium (Brenham, Texas) in 2008 as 'Forever Irene'.

Class:

Shrub. (Series: Pioneer)

Bloom:

Dark red. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

According to the Antique Rose Emporium website: "This rose is named after Irene Hunsicker of Houston, Texas. After the Houston Chronicle posted a rose naming contest, Irene's name dominated the entries. Her inspirational story of cancer survival and helping those with cancer merits this tribute."