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October Moon, bred by Paul Barden, 2006. Breeding: 'Rise 'N' Shine' X 'Its Showtime'
The plant grows about 3 to 4 feet tall in most climates, and a bit less wide. It is not overly thorny. The plant is twiggy like a Tea, but also very Floribunda-like, with its clusters of three or more blooms. Foliage is semi-glossy and quite handsome. It appears to have good disease resistance. I wish 'October Moon' had more fragrance to offer, but it has only a mild scent.
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merit rating: 7.8 Original photographs and site content © Paul Barden 1996-2006 |
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A new introduction for 2006. For many years I have worked with Miniature varieties in my breeding work and have encountered many full-sized roses among the many Miniature offspring from crosses using Miniatures X full-sized roses. In this instance, the yellow Miniature 'Rise 'N' Shine' was the seed parent. The pollen parent is a Hybrid Tea that came from a cross of 'Joycie' (Miniature) X 'Bon Silene' (Tea).