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• Jal-Lesley

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Medium red Mini-Flora.
Exhibition name: Lesley-Anne

Bred by Brad Jalbert (Canada, before 2010).
Introduced in Canada by Select Roses in 2010 as 'Lesley-Anne'.

Mini-Flora, Cl., Patio Rose, Cl..  

Scarlet.  Colour does not fade in sun.  None to mild fragrance.  Average diameter 3".  Large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form.  Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Tall, climbing, upright.  Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm).  

USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower, garden, pillar or shrub.  Hardy.  vigorous.  can be grown as a shrub.  can be trained as a climber.  rain tolerant.  suitable for a pillar.  Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, blackspot resistant, mildew resistant.  Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.  Can be grown as a climber in mild climates.  Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).  Can be pruned to maintain a shorter habit.  

Flowers are long lasting as a cut rose or on the bush. Named after a good friend of mine and prominent Vancouver BC area rose lover. Can be grown as a small upright climber.