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Rosa L. Rose · Ornamentals · bred by WHEATCROFT ROSES LTD.

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the hybrid tea group and is a descendant of the Peace rose. The flowers are large, 10 to 15 cm in diameter, with 40–50 petals. The coloration is characterized as bicolored: cream-yellow center with a raspberry-pink margin that becomes brighter as the bud opens. The fragrance is of medium intensity with fruity notes.

The plant is a vigorous upright shrub 120–180 cm tall and 80–100 cm wide. The foliage is dark green, leathery, and glossy. Blooming is repeat, continuing from June to October.

The variety possesses winter hardiness corresponding to USDA zone 6 and sufficient disease resistance. The flowers maintain their ornamental quality for 10–14 days. The variety is used as a cut flower crop, for mixed borders, container cultivation, and the creation of standard forms.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
WHEATCROFT ROSES LTD. 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
WHEATCROFT ROSES LTD. 1 Submitted the application to the register

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United Kingdom № 5/441
Terminated
  1. Application filed
  2. Registered
  3. Entry closed 19 February 1997

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