'Solar Flair' Rose

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'Solar Flair' rose Description

My HMF:

'Solar Flair (mini-flora, Benardella 2004)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of Cliff's High Desert Garden Archival Dec, 2011 last updated 101812

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• BENbaas

HMF Ratings:

15 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mini-Flora.
Registration name: BENbaas
Exhibition name: Solar Flair

Origin:

Bred by Frank A. Benardella (United States).
Introduced in United States by Nor' East Miniature Roses in 2005.

Class:

Mini-Flora, Patio.

Bloom:

Butter-yellow, red edges. Mild fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Double (17-25 petals), exhibition, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds.

Habit:

Upright. Large, glossy, medium green foliage.

Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b through 10b. Can be used for cut flower or exhibition. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .

Breeder's notes:

High centered, hybrid tea form.

Patents:

United States -

Parentage:

Antique Gold × Unnamed Seedling

Notes:

Color: yellow with red edges upper and reverse

Parentage: Antique Gold x Brett's Rose

Dazzling variety! This exhibition-type miniflora is a must for all exhibitors and gardeners. The yellow hybrid tea-type flowers are 2 inches or more across when fully opened, showing red edges. Thick, leathery petals provide substance and assure a long vase life.