'Althea' Rose

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'Althea' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Andreas L.

HMF Ratings:

6 favorite votes.

ARS:

Medium red Hybrid Tea.
Exhibition name: Althea

Origin:

Bred by Rev. Joseph Hardwick Pemberton (United Kingdom, before 1927).
Introduced in United Kingdom by J & A Bentall /Brokenback Roses in 1930 as 'Althea'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Carmine-red. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large, long, pointed buds.

Habit:

Bushy, upright. Leathery foliage.

Height: up to 28" (up to 70cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b through 9b. Hardy.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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