originator – Dreer Nurseries 1900
parentage – unknown

– characteristics –
Very free flowering.
– flowers –
Petal color: Brilliant rose-red.
Flower shape: Cuplike.
Flower size: 10 – 13 cm.
Fragrance: Slightly of ripe apples.
Number of petals: 27.
– leaves –
Color: Green, new leaves purplish brown.
Leaf spread: 120 cm.
– comments –
It is excellent for any size pool.

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(All photos ©2009 Alice Galante)