Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Large: 4-5"
Bloom shape: Other: Cupped to flat
Petal count: very full: 40+ petals
Rose bloom color: Pink blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Hybrid perpetual
Other: Pernetiana
Extra Color Info: Red-pink blend, golden-yellow reverse
Fragrance: Strong
Hybridizer & year: Easlea and Paul, 1910
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: Captain Hayward x Soleil d'Or
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Rose

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Date: c. 1911
photo by T. Ernest Waltham from H. R. Darlington's book, 'Roses',

Date: c. 1910
illustration from 'Journal des Roses', 1910
Photo by Calif_Sue

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden, CA.
Photo by Calif_Sue
Photo by Calif_Sue

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