• Joseph Guy, Cl. (Kordes, 1928)
• Lafayette, Cl.

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Medium red Floribunda, Cl..
Registration name: Auguste Kordes

Discovered by Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II (1891-1976) (Germany, 1928).

Climber, Floribunda, Cl., Polyantha, Cl..  

Scarlet to rose-red.  None to mild fragrance.  Average diameter 3".  Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, high-centered to cupped, ruffled bloom form.  Occasional repeat later in the season.  

Tall, arching, climbing, few or no prickles/thorns, upright.  Glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: up to 8'2" (up to 250cm).  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for cut flower, garden or pillar.  Vigorous.  Disease susceptibility: disease resistant.  Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..