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'Romantica '76' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 91-766
most recent 29 MAR 16 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 28 MAR 16 by Michael Garhart
I went on a research binge for this one, looking for its parentage or anything else.

Meilland specifically called it vermillion in their books, and sometimes bright vermillion. From the pinterest photos of it, the bloom looks like Tropicana, but flatter, more well-formed, with a better center, and more of a creamed-coral vermillion. It is way less harsh than Tropicana's color. A little like the color of 'Hamburger Deern'.

It is possible that it descends from Tropicana. My personal guess is Tropicana x Sonia, or [Tropicana x <Zambra x (Baccara x White Knight)>]

Romantica 76 is an important rose to Meilland. Many of their best descend from it.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 29 MAR 16 by Patricia Routley
I have added some references and the 1977 one mentions 'Regina' - which sounds very much like the code name MEInaregi. If you would like to continue your research binge, perhaps the name 'Regina' might help.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 29 MAR 16 by Michael Garhart
Wow, you are right. What is weird is that Kordes has a rose named 'Regina' from 1976, that looks just like the Romantica 76 pictures elsewhere.
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Discussion id : 45-534
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Initial post 5 JUN 10 by Michael Garhart
I am betting that this is Romantica 76, but I dont have any specific proof.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 29 MAR 16 by Patricia Routley
The Combined Rose List 1990 listed MEInaregi with 'Romantica 76'. Good bet. Files now merged.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 29 MAR 16 by Michael Garhart
w00t! My crystal ball strikes again.
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Discussion id : 3-625
most recent 25 FEB 04 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 25 FEB 04 by Anonymous
Obtention Meilland, rose légèrement parfumée
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