Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Bloom shape: High-centered
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Russet
Extra Bloom Info: Double to full
Rebloom: Good
Class: Hybrid tea
Extra Color Info: Russet blend
Growth Habit: Short, 2-3 feet
Fragrance: Strong
Hybridizer & year: Legrice, 1964

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)
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Russet
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: Seedling x Amberlight
Child plants: one child plant

Image
Common names
  • Rose

Photo Gallery
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2011-09-29
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2014-05-07
Photo by kbw664
Photo by kbw664
Location: Islamabad, zone 9b
Date: 2016-12-09
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2011-10-01
Russet-tan petals with russet-brick reverse
Photo by kbw664
Photo by kbw664
Photo by zuzu
Photo by zuzu
Photo by zuzu
Photo by zuzu
Photo by zuzu
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2011-09-30
Comments:
  • Posted by zuzu (Northern California - Zone 9a) on Sep 29, 2011 2:21 PM concerning plant:
    Tom Brown is one of the prettiest russet roses in my garden, but it's exceptionally difficult to grow on its own roots. I dream of finding a grafted one.
Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Wow! by plantladylin Sep 30, 2011 5:38 PM 4

« Add a new plant to the database

» Search the Roses Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name

« See the general plant entry for Roses (Rosa)

« Visit the Roses forum

« The Roses Database Front Page

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by RootedInDirt and is called "Botanical Gardens"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.