Bright crimson buds open to lilac pink flowers with white centers and conspicuous yellow stamens.   The flowers fade to pale pink in hot climates creating a lovely effect with many shades of pink on the plants at the same time.  The bushy plants have pale glossy leaves that are especially healthy and resistant to mildew, blackspot and rust. 

Type: Florabunda

 

Origin: Harkness, Britain, 1967

 

Parentage: ‘Pink Parfait’ x ‘Baby Faurax’

 

Flower Size:2.8″

 

Petal Count: 12

 

Scent: Light and musky

 

Flowering: Continuous

 

Plant Size: 2.5-4′ H x  2.25-3′ W

 

Hardiness: Zones 5-10

 

Awards: Baden-Baden GM 1969; Belfast GM, 1969; ADR 1973

 

ARS Rating: 8.5

 

By Karen