'Typhoon' Rose

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'Typhoon' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Beth's Northern CA Rose Garden

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• KORonetec
• KORtonetec
• Taifun
• Typhoon Spray Freelander

HMF Ratings:

19 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.

ARS:

Orange blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Typhoon

Origin:

Bred by Reimer Kordes (1922-1997) (Germany, 1972).
Introduced in Canada by Palatine Roses as 'Typhoon Spray Freelander'.
Introduced in Australia by Roy H. Rumsey Pty. Ltd. in 1974 as 'Taifun'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Freelander® Collection)

Bloom:

Yellow and orange, red edges. Strong fragrance. 35 petals. Medium, semi-double to double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Upright.

Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b through 9b. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Dr. A.J. Verhage × Colour Wonder

Notes:

Parentage is reversed in the early references.