'ARDyes' Rose

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'ARDyes' rose Description

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Photo courtesy of Rosaholic's Southern California Garden

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Oui

HMF Ratings:

17 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

Dark red Miniature.
Registration name: ARDyes
Exhibition name: Oui

Origin:

Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2005).

Class:

Micro-Miniature.

Bloom:

Dark red. None / no fragrance. 12 to 25 petals. Average diameter 0.5". Semi-double to double bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.

Habit:

Short, compact. Small, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.

Height: up to 8" (up to 20cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b through 10b. Can be used for container rose, hanging basket or specimen. Plant in partial shade for best color. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Feed this rose well. Prune lightly or not at all.

Breeder's notes:

This is a strange little rose with a growth habit similar to 'Si', but about half the size. It almost always has at least a few flowers on it although it is not a strong grower. I doubt it would grow any larger than 8 or maybe 10 inches tall. It is a very full, rounded little bush with the tiniest leaves. Blooms do not exceed 1/2 inch in diameter. I consider this a "collector's item", best suited to those who like to give special attention to the needs of similar odd micro varieties. (IE: feed well, protect from diseases, give it a prime location and optimal sun exposure)

Although I found this variety to be somewhat fragile and lacking vigor, it is now available through at least one US source; see "buy" tab.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

"Oakington Ruby" × Little Chief

Notes:

The name is a double entendre, by the way. Do you get the joke?