'St. John' Rose

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'St. John' rose Description

My HMF:

'Edith Piaf ® (hybrid tea, Meilland 1999/2007)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of JDR-ID159686

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Château La Rose Perganson
• Edith Piaf ® (hybrid tea, Meilland 1999/2007)
• MEIramboys
• St. John Rose
• The St. John Rose
• Wiener Symphoniker

HMF Ratings:

38 favorite votes.

ARS:

Red blend Hybrid Tea.

Origin:

Bred by Meilland International (France, 1999).
Introduced in France by Meilland Richardier in 2007.
Introduced in Australia by Corporate Roses Pty. Ltd. in 2010 as 'The St. John Rose'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Ruby-red.. Edged and shaded strawberry-red [Ruby-red]. Strong, fruity, musk, old rose fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Dark green foliage.

Height: 31" to 35" (80 to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.

Notes:

Special mention in Monza Trials (2004) for fragrance

['Wiener Symphoniker' was christened on March 22, 2008 during a concert of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra.]