Breeding stock only

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Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2000).

Hybrid Kordesii.  

Blush, salmon-pink reverse.  Mild fragrance.  5 to 6 petals.  Average diameter 3.5".  Medium to large, single (4-8 petals), in small clusters bloom form.  Prolific, once-blooming spring or summer.  Small, fragrant, pointed buds.  

Tall, arching, armed with thorns / prickles, upright.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green, attractive fall color foliage.  3 to 7 leaflets.  

Height: 6' to 12' (185 to 365cm).  Width: 6' to 12' (185 to 365cm).

USDA zone 5a and warmer.  Can be used for specimen.  Very hardy.  very vigorous.  Disease susceptibility: very blackspot resistant., very mildew resistant, very rust resistant.  

This is one of three seedlings I have grown from open pollinated seed from the Basye Probable Amphidiploid. This one is non-remontant, but is the largest, most vigorous. It has fertile pollen but only rarely sets seed.

Tetraploid