Article (magazine)  (2011)  Page(s) 49.  
 
Chersones. Semi-climber. (K. I. Zykov, Z. K. Klimenko, 1999). Crimson-red, cupped, large (up to 11 cm), double (60 petals), solitary and in large clusters (20), pleasant fragrance. Dark green, glossy, large foliage. Vigorous, up to 160 cm tall, upright. Very profuse, repeating bloom. Used for group and solitary plantings.

Article (website)  (2008)  
 
'Chersones' (K. I. Zykov, Z.K. Klimenko, 1985). Purple-red, double (up to 33 petals), cupped, expand easily, fragrant, solitary or in clusters of 6 to 30 blooms, on strong stalks. Diameter up to 14 cm, individual blooms last 5-9 days, clusters 12-18 days, the bush blooms 30-35 days. Blooms do not fade and are resistant against adverse weather conditions. Repeats, the first and following flushes are floriferous, blooms end of May to end of November. Foliage is dark green, glossy, large, 17-19 cm long, 12-14 cm wide. Compact bush, long canes, upright, 1.5-2 m tall. Resistant against pests and diseases. Can be grown as a tall shrub or with miscellaneous supports.