Believed extinct or lost

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Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2007).

Hybrid Kordesii.  

Rose-pink, deep pink blending.  None to mild, apple fragrance.  45 to 70 petals.  Average diameter 3.5".  Medium, very full (41+ petals), cupped-to-flat, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form.  Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, ovoid buds.  

Medium, semi-glossy, dark green, leathery foliage.  

USDA zone 4a and warmer.  Hardy.  vigorous.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, very blackspot resistant., very mildew resistant, very rust resistant.  

Although rose pink is not the hoped-for color in this cross, the plant itself is exceptional, with sturdy growth, rapid rebloom and excellent Old Rose bloom form. It has also shown to be completely free of disease so far.