'Chrysler Imperial, Cl.' Rose

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'Chrysler Imperial, Cl.' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Smtysm

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Grimpant Chrysler Imperial

HMF Ratings:

13 favorite votes.

ARS:

Dark red Hybrid Tea, Cl..
Registration name: Chrysler Imperial, Cl.

Origin:

Discovered by Paul B. Begonia (United States, 1956).
Introduced in United States by Germain's (Germain Seed & Plant Co.) in 1957 as 'Chrysler Imperial, Cl.'.
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1961 as 'Chrysler Imperial, Cl.'.

Class:

Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl..

Bloom:

Crimson. Mild, centifolia fragrance. 33 to 48 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Medium buds.

Habit:

Bushy, climbing. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green, leathery foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.

Height: 15' (455cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

United States - Patent No: PP 1,528 on 20 Nov 1956 VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application No: 551,187 on 5 Dec 1955

Paul B. Begonia, San Jose, Calif., assignor to Germain's Inc., Los Angeles; Calif.
The new variety was discovered by me amongst a cultivated block of 2-year old "Chrysler Imperial" plants which were being grown under my direction or supervision at Livermore, California

Parentage:

sport of Chrysler Imperial (Hybrid Tea, Lammerts, 1952)

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