Book (2007)
Avenir, M. Godin 1980
Blooming period: early
Habit: shrub
Vigour: moderate
Prickles: dense, straight
Flower: in groups (2-3); moderate bloom; 39 petals; very double, pompon-shaped; diameter 8,0-10,0 cm; depth 3,5-4,0 cm; no fragrance
Petals: rounded; length 4,4-5,0 cm; width 4,5-5,2 cm; colour of the upper surface opaque pink 38 A, reverse light opaque pink 36 D
Stamens: anthers and filaments yellow
Stygmas: free, yellow
Calyx: cupped, smooth
Sepals: reflexed downwards, with appendages
Foliage: length 10,5-12,0 cm, width 8,0-9,0 cm; colour of the upper surface dark green 147 A, reverse olive green 137 C