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Dolly's Forever Rose, bred by Paul Barden, 2002. Registered 2006.

Breeding: [('Little Darling' X 'Lemon Delight') X 'Angel Face'] X 'Scarlet Moss'.

This seedling came closest to hitting the mark I was aiming for when I made this cross in 2001. The seed parent is an un-named seedling I have been working with for the past three years in an attempt to breed some new Moss Shrubs. While this seedling is only lightly mossed, it does have very nice form and bright clear color. As you can see from the photo, there is an amber yellow reverse to the vermillion-red petals. The second photo shows some of the mossing on the backs of the sepals.

This is a short, mannerly shrub that will build fairly quickly to a 3 X 3 foot mound. Dark glossy foliage is a great contrast to the bright, fiery blooms. Rebloom is in flushes throughout the season. Likely to require spraying to prevent Blackspot, but otherwise a healthy, productive shrub.

This seedling has been named for a client in 2006. It will probably become available from The Uncommon Rose as a custom propagation item.

ARS merit rating: NA
Personal merit rating: 7.5
Hardiness: Likely USDA zones 6 to 9, zone 5 in a protected location.
Shrub size: likely 2 or maybe 4 feet.
Fragrance: 2.0, little fragrance.

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