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Vesuvius, bred by McGredy, Ireland 1923.

If you like roses like 'Altissimo' but don't want a large shrub, then perhaps 'Vesuvius' is a good choice for you. This is one of the more obscure single-bloomed Hybrid Teas, of which there used to be quite a few. 'Dainty Bess' is likely the most famous survivor of this style, and is much more widely grown than 'Vesuvius'.

This is a very nice rose, growing in the short Hybrid Tea manner to about 3.5 feet. It blooms in clusters of 3 to 7 usually, and the blooms last well for a single-petaled rose. The color is as rich and lovely as you could desire and is very much like 'Altissimo' in hue. This rose should be seen much more often in gardens, for it is an exceptionally beautiful single rose.

ARS merit rating: NA
Personal merit rating: 8.0
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 6 to 10, zone 5 with considerable protection.
Shrub size: 2.5 to 4 feet tall X 2 feet wide.
Fragrance: 2.0, light fragrance.

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