'Manx Queen' Rose

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'Manx Queen' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of jedmar

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• DICma
• Isle of Man

HMF Ratings:

11 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.

ARS:

Orange blend Floribunda.
Registration name: Manx Queen
Exhibition name: Manx Queen

Origin:

Bred by Patrick Dickson (1926-2012) (United Kingdom, 1963).
Introduced in Australia by Roy H. Rumsey Pty. Ltd. in 1965 as 'Manx Queen'.

Class:

Floribunda.

Bloom:

Golden-yellow, copper shading. Strong fragrance. 18 to 24 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Large, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Bushy, compact. Dark green foliage.

Height: 30" to 35" (75 to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Shepherd's Delight × Circus (floribunda, Swim 1954)

Notes:

Different opinions on parentage: Circus X Golden Delight X seedling