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Rosa 'Ma Perkins'
''Rosa'' 'Ma Perkins' is a pink blend Floribunda rose cultivar bred by Gene Boerner in the US in 1952. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) in 1953. History 'Ma Perkins' was developed by American Gene Boerner of Jackson & Perkins in 1952. The rose variety was named for Ma Perkins, a popular American radio soap opera from 1933 to 1960. The cultivar was introduced into Australia by Hazelwood Bros. Nursery before 1954 as "Ma Perkins." 'Ma Perkins' was developed from a cross of Hybrid tea rose 'Red Radiance' and Floribunda 'Fashion'. 'Ma Perkins' was used to hybridize the cultivars 'Chanelle' (1959), 'Daily Sketch' (1961), 'Gene Boerner' (1968) AARS winner (1969), 'Pernille Poulsen' (1965), 'White Ma Perkins' (sport discovered by McDonald in 1962) and 'Wife of Bath' (1969). Description 'Ma Perkins' is a short bushy plant, 2 to 3 ft (60–91 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60–91 cm) spread. The shrub produces 26 to 40 petals in small clust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus ''Rosa'' (), in the family Rosaceae (), or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Their flowers vary in size and shape and are usually large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows and reds. Most species are native to Asia, with smaller numbers native to Europe, North America, and northwestern Africa. Species, cultivars and hybrids are all widely grown for their beauty and often are fragrant. Roses have acquired cultural significance in many societies. Rose plants range in size from compact, miniature roses, to climbers that can reach seven meters in height. Different species hybridize easily, and this has been used in the development of the wide range of garden roses. Etymology The name ''rose'' comes from L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
