Bred by Joseph Pernet-Ducher (France, before 1904). Introduced in United States by E.G. Hill Co. in circa 1911 as 'Sunburst'. Introduced in France by Pernet-Ducher, Joseph in 1912 as 'Sunburst'. Introduced in Australia by H. Kemp in 1913 as 'Sunburst'.
Class:
Floribunda, Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana.
Bloom:
Yellow, orange center, lighter reverse. [Orange blend.] Cadmium yellow, centre orange-yellow. An elongated cupped form on stout stems.. Tea fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Short, few or no prickles/thorns, spreading. Bronze-green foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.
