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• J & P Merlot
• JACsomed

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Registration name: JACsomed
Exhibition name: Fairest One

Bred by Dr. Keith W. Zary (United States, before 2009).
Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins (Wholesale) in 2011 as 'J & P Merlot'.

Hybrid Tea.  

Ruby-red, white reverse.  Mild, sweet fragrance.  45 to 50 petals.  Average diameter 5".  Large, very full (41+ petals), classic hybrid tea, spiral centers bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Pointed, ovoid buds.  

Medium.  Dark green foliage.  

Height: 4' to 4½' (120 to 135cm).  Width: 4' (120cm).

USDA zone 5a through 9b.  Can be used for beds and borders, container rose or garden.  Prefers full sun.  

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