'Penelope Mayo' Rose

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'Penelope Mayo' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of AmiRoses

HMF Ratings:

5 favorite votes.

ARS:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Origin:

Bred by Davis (USA) (United States, 1878).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Charles Turner in 1878 as 'Penelope Mayo'.
Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1882 as 'Penelope Mayo'.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Bloom:

Carmine-red. Strong fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Growing:

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

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Declared synonymous with 'Duchesse de Caylus' in 1889 - see References.