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Teddy Bear, bred by Harmon Saville, USA 1989.
For
those of you who like the florists rose, 'Leonidas', you may want to
consider growing this miniature replica instead of trying to locate
a plant of that. 'Teddy Bear' is much more suitable for growing in the
garden than 'Leonidas' is, which will produce a most horrible metallic
orange color in North American gardens. ('Leonidas' turns that soft
coffee-russet hue only when grown in the cool greenhouses of South America,
sorry!) As you can see, the American Rose Society has not given 'Teddy Bear' a very high rating. I am not sure why, as it has been a perfectly good plant for me. It may simply be because the color is not to everyone's liking. I have noted that occasionally it will get a bit of mildew on the buds before they open, but this has happened only in the greenhouse. I have heard that this miniature is not as winter hardy as some, so I have given it a zone rating of 7 to 10 instead of 6 to 10. It may need protection in zone 7, and zone 6. Don't be surprised if it doesn't take deep freezes well. Click here for another photo of 'Teddy Bear'. ARS
merit rating:
6.5 Click on the names below to view the individual varieties. Original photographs and site content © Paul Barden 2006, All Rights Reserved. |
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Teddy
Bear is a most unique rose, of a rich russet color that is rare in roses.
When the buds are first opening, they are a most astonishing brick red
hue, and as they open fully as you see here at top left, they take on
a more subdued brick and orange color. The photos here don't do the
rose justice....it is a much more luminous color when you see it in
person. I know it won't appeal to everybody, but I appreciate its uniqueness.
