RIR score: 9.1 out of 10.
Parentage: [ seedling X Bordure Rose ]
Hybridized by W. Kordes
Introduced in 1984
Nicole has large, double flowers, when open adopt a flat form showing off the golden stamens amid a set of white petals with deep cerise-red edges. Flowers possess a slight fragrance and generally grow in medium-sized clusters of 5-9 blooms 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.