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A Centifolia seedling, unnamed: Bred by Paul Barden, 2000

This is a first bloom seedling grown from open pollinated seeds of a Centifolia Moss hybrid. This particular seedling does NOT show any of the mossing, and is much more intensely colored than its pale pink parent. I have included this rose as a point of interest, but I doubt that it will ever be used for anything, nor will I market it.

As you can see, the color is unusual, a deep cerise hue, with darker shadings of bluish-purple! There is no fragrance whatsoever to the 3" blooms. I cannot comment on the plant habit, as this is still a young plant and has yet to grow more than 2 feet tall. I'll let you know if this variety improves with age......many do!

ARS merit rating: none
Personal merit rating: undecided
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 3 to 8, zone 3 in a protected location.
Shrub size: unknown
Fragrance: 0, no scent.

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