A historic American milestone in red roses that's still hard to beat. The large, pointed buds and rich red well-formed blooms have a velvety quality that you must feel to believe. The powerful damask rose fragrance seduces even the hardest heart. Vigorous, tall and proud with long stems & dark green leaves. Likes consistent warm days & cool nights.
| Class: | Hybrid Tea |
| Flower Color: | Velvety deep red |
| Bloom: | Large |
| Petal Count: | 30 to 35 |
| Fragrance: | strong damask rose fragrance |
| Plant Height: | 3-7 feet |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Hardiness Zones: | 7a–9b |
| Hybridizer: | Herbert Swim & O.L. Weeks |
| Year Introduced: | 1965 |
| Awards: | AARS 1965 |
| Parentage: | Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin |
A historic American milestone in red roses that's still hard to beat. The large, pointed buds and rich red well-formed blooms have a velvety quality that you must feel to believe. The powerful damask rose fragrance seduces even the hardest heart. Vigorous, tall and proud with long stems & dark green leaves. Likes consistent warm days & cool nights.
| Class: | Hybrid Tea |
| Flower Color: | Velvety deep red |
| Bloom: | Large |
| Petal Count: | 30 to 35 |
| Fragrance: | strong damask rose fragrance |
| Plant Height: | 3-7 feet |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Hardiness Zones: | 7a–9b |
| Hybridizer: | Herbert Swim & O.L. Weeks |
| Year Introduced: | 1965 |
| Awards: | AARS 1965 |
| Parentage: | Chrysler Imperial x Charles Mallerin |
