'Ray Ponton' Rose

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'Ray Ponton' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of RosieRed

Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

2 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Polyantha.

Origin:

Discovered by Andrew Barocco (United States, before 2021).
Introduced in United States by Antique Rose Emporium (Brenham, Texas) in 2022 as 'Ray Ponton'.

Class:

Patio, Polyantha. (Series: Pioneer)

Bloom:

Mauve, white undertones. Mild fragrance. up to 40 petals. Average diameter 1". Small, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Short, compact. Semi-glossy, medium green foliage.

Height: 1' to 2' (30 to 60cm). Width: 30" to 3' (75 to 90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, ground cover or landscape. Hardy.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Oso Happy Smoothie × Unknown

Notes:

Dedicated to Ray Allen Ponton (May 13, 1930 Thorndale TX - February 16, 2021 Taylor TX), Texan rose rustler and breeder