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• Fantasque (hybrid tea, Meilland, 1943)

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Yellow blend Hybrid Tea.

Bred by Francis Meilland (1912-1958) (France, before 1941).
Introduced in United States by Conard-Pyle (Star Roses) in 1943 as 'Fantastique'.

Hybrid Tea, Pernetiana.  

Yellow, carmine-red edges.  Moderate, spice fragrance.  35 to 40 petals.  Average diameter 2.75".  Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Medium, compact.  Glossy, dark green, leathery foliage.  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden.  Vigorous.  Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.  Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .  

United States - Patent No: PP 574  on  16 Mar 1943   VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application  on  1942

'Colette Jelot', a seedling or sport of 'Fantasque' was introduced before the latter. See.