Peace

PEACE

Yellow blend Hybrid Tea.

The world’s most famous rose, in brilliant yellow and pink, first introduced to the U.S. by The Conard-Pyle Co. over fifty years ago. More popular today than when it was first introduced. A rose your garden should not be without.

HISTORY:

Hybridizer Francis Meilland sent his cuttings of this new rose just before the war, and communication between the cultivators was not possible.

The rose became known as Peace in the following way. In early 1945 Meilland wrote to Field Marshal Alan Brooke (later Viscount Alanbrooke), the principal author of the master strategy that won the Second World War, to thank him for his key part in the liberation of France and to ask if Brooke would give his name to the rose. Brooke declined saying that, though he was honored to be asked, his name would soon be forgotten and a much better and more enduring name would be “Peace”.

The adoption of the trade name “Peace” was publicly announced in the United States on 29 April 1945 by the introducers, Messrs Conard Pyle Co.. This was the very day that Berlin fell, officially considered the end of the Second World War in Europe. Later that year Peace roses were given to each of the delegations at the inaugural meeting of the United Nations in San Francisco, each with a note which read:

“We hope the ‘Peace’ rose will influence men’s thoughts for everlasting world peace“.

Peter Beales, English rose grower and expert, said in his book Roses:

“‘Peace’, without doubt, is the finest Hybrid Tea ever raised and it will remain a standard variety forever”.

Yellow blend, pink edges. Mild to strong fragrance. 40 to 43 petals. Average diameter 6″. Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Height of 4′ to 6′ (120 to 200 cm). Width of up to 3′ (up to 90 cm).

Hybridizer: Francis Meilland (France, before 1939)

Parentage:

Seed: [George Dickson x Souvenir de Claudius Pernet] x [Joanna Hill x Charles P. Kilham]
Pollen: Margaret McGredy

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Passionate Kisses

PASSIONATE KISSES

Medium pink Hybrid Tea.

The fresh salmon colored blooms blend well in mixed perennial beds. This new Floribunda is always in bloom! The non-stop blooms, along eith the attractive shape of this rose, make it perfect for cutting to enjoy indoors.

Carmine-pink, pink reverse. Mild fragrance. up to 45 petals. Average diameter 3.25″. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Semi-glossy, dark green foliage.

Height of 35″ to 39″ (90 to 100 cm).

Hybridizer: Michle Meilland Richardier (France, before 1998)

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Paradise Found

PARADISE FOUND

This is as close to the perfect Hybrid Tea ever hybridized by Star/Meilland Rose Company. It has everything, color, shape, fragrance, vigor, repeat, vase life. Only thing missing is the resistance to black spot. This rose is sure to make a statement in the Western gardens.

Deep pink, lavender undertones. Strong fragrance. up to 80 petals. Large, very full (41+ petals), exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Height of 5′ to 5′ (150 to 165 cm).

Hybridizer: Meilland International (France, 2008)

Parentage:

Seed: Baronne Edmond de Rothschild ® x Pristine ® (hybrid tea, Warriner 1978)
Pollen: Sheer Elegance ™

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Oregold

OREGOLD

Deep yellow Hybrid Tea.

A tinge of saffron on large, rich yellow blooms enhances the cheerful appearance of this delicately scented rose.

Deep yellow. Mild, fruity fragrance. 25 petals. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Height of 5′ to 6′ 7″ (150 to 200 cm). Width of 4′ (120 cm).

Hybridizer: Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 – 2006) (Germany, 1975)

Parentage:

Seed: Piccadilly ® x

Pollen: Colour Wonder

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Oranges ‘n’ Lemons

ORANGES ‘N’ LEMONS

Orange blend Shrub.

Sweet ‘n’ sour it ain’t—but your eyes might pucker a little when they behold this fantastic color. Stripes of pure yellow splashed onto bright orange will stop even the most finicky rose buyer in the their tracks. Mahogany red new foliage shows up all year long, maturing to a very deep green. This vigorous bush has a fountainous habit that can be trained as a climber in milder climates.

Orange and yellow, stripes. Mild fragrance. 40 petals. Average diameter 3.5″. Full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Tall, spreading, thornless (or almost). Medium, dark green foliage.

Height of 30″ to 10′ (75 to 305 cm). Width of up to 2′ (up to 60 cm).

Hybridizer: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV (1994)

Parentage:

seed: New Year ®
pollen: Freude ® (hybrid tea, Kordes, 1975) x Seedling

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