'Blue Ribbon' Rose

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'Blue Ribbon' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Cliff's High Desert Garden Archival Dec, 2011 last updated 101812

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• AROlical

HMF Ratings:

23 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: AROlical
Exhibition name: Blue Ribbon

Origin:

Bred by Jack E. Christensen (United States, 1984).

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Lavender. Strong, fruity, sweet fragrance. 35 to 40 petals. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Height: up to 4'11" (up to 150cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer. 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.

Breeder's notes:

Lavender Hybrid Tea, very fragrant, large flowers. Moderate growth; low to moderate height. (as per JC's website).

Patents:

United States - Patent No: PP 6,000 on 1 Sep 1987 VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application No: 06/773,661 on 9 Sep 1985

Parentage:

[Ivory Tower x Angel Face] × Blue Nile ®

Notes:

Parentage given is according to breeder.