Dusky Maiden
Floribunda
Origin - Le Grice, 1947
Parentage - ('Dusky Maiden Scented Rose' x "Etoille de Hollande') x ('Else Poulsen')
Color - Red/gold stamens
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 3' - 4' h. x 2' - 3' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Fair
Hardiness - Zone 6
This rose has been used by David Austin to breed some of his English roses. It is an upright floribunda with deep velvety red single blooms and golden stamens that turn a bright red with age. It has a slightly sweet fragrance. It is prone to powdery mildew but cases are usually not severe. Does well with minimal sun. This was one of the first floribundas created.
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Origin - Le Grice, 1947
Parentage - ('Dusky Maiden Scented Rose' x "Etoille de Hollande') x ('Else Poulsen')
Color - Red/gold stamens
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 3' - 4' h. x 2' - 3' w.
Fragrance - Light
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Fair
Hardiness - Zone 6
This rose has been used by David Austin to breed some of his English roses. It is an upright floribunda with deep velvety red single blooms and golden stamens that turn a bright red with age. It has a slightly sweet fragrance. It is prone to powdery mildew but cases are usually not severe. Does well with minimal sun. This was one of the first floribundas created.
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