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

Website/Catalog  (1983)  Page(s) 35.  Includes photo(s).
 
Avenir

Website/Catalog  (1982)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Avenir ® (Godovibert) : coloris frais d'un rose ardent et délicat. Lauréate, à Doué la Fontaine, du concours "Rose de l'Espérance 1979" (redevance versée à l'oeuvre de l'enfance inadaptée). Hauteur : 80/100 cm.