Rose of the Month Archive - 2005

Nicole
RIR score:  9.1 out of 10.

Parentage: [ seedling X Bordure Rose ]
Hybridized by W. Kordes
Introduced in 1984

What our gardeners say:
Nicole has large, double flowers, possess a slight fragrance on strong straight stems covered with thorns. The foliage is large, glossy and dark green on a tall, vigorous plant. It sends up strong new canes throughtout the growing season and needs plenty of room to grow. ZONES 4-10.

Betty Boop
RIR score:  8.0 out of 10.

Parentage: [ X ]
Hybridized by
Introduced in

What our gardeners say:
ZONES 4-9.

Hot Tamale
RIR score:  8.2 out of 10.

Parentage: unknown
Hybridized by Dr. Keith W. Zarry
Introduced in 1993

What our gardeners say:
These flowers are an eye-catching yellow-orange blend that age to yellow-pink. Flowers are long lasting, even in the midday sun. Blooms are borne mostly singly, 1.5 inches across, and slight fragrance. The foliage is a semi-glossy, dark green which is disease resistant on a compact, bushy growing plant. ZONES 5-11..