Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Bloom shape: Cupped
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Orange and orange blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Hybrid tea
Extra Color Info: Orange and yellow, with magenta highlights
Growth Habit: Medium-tall, 4-5 feet, upright
Fragrance: Strong
Hybridizer & year: Reimer Kordes, 1972
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 5 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 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Plant Height: 4-5 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Orange and yellow
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: Dr. A.J. Verhage x Colour Wonder
Child plants: 2 child plants

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Typhoon'
  • 'KORonetec'
  • 'KORtonetec'
  • 'Taifun'
  • 'Typhoon Spray Freelander'

Common names
  • Rose

Photo Gallery
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-06
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-07-24
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-07-24
Location: San Jose Heritage Rose Garden
Date: 2007-11-12
Uploaded by zuzu

Typhoon, with Summer Memories in the background
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-21
A ridiculous number of blooms all at once.
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-06
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-08-06
Location: Denver Metro CO
Date: 2013-07-24
Seems to have a good vase life

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