'American Legion' Rose

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'American Legion' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of CybeRose

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

7 favorite votes.

ARS:

Deep pink Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Legion

Origin:

Bred by Edward Towill (United States, 1920).
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1923 as 'American Legion'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Cherry-red to deep pink. Strong fragrance. Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Few or no prickles/thorns.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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