'Général Testard' Rose

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'Général Testard' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Johno

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

17 favorite votes.

ARS:

Medium red Hybrid Wichurana.

Origin:

Introduced in France by Pajotin / Pajotin-Chédane in 1918 as 'Général Testard'.

Class:

Hybrid Wichurana.

Bloom:

Red, white center. Average diameter 1.5". Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, ruffled bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Medium green foliage. 7 leaflets.

Height: 13'1" to 16'5" (400 to 500cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Possibly dedicated to Claude Testard (Tëtard) (April 29, 1820 Courcelles - January 15, 1870 Courcelles)