''Rosa'' 'Gene Boerner' is a pink Floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Eugene Boerner and introduced into the

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in 1968, in honor of Boerner. The cultivar was named an

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winner in 1969.

History

Rosa 'Gene Boerner' was bred by American hybridizer, Eugene Boerner, director of research at

. The new rose was introduced after Boerner's death (September 5, 1966) and released in honor of his work. "Papa Floribunda", as Boerner was known, was a world renowned rose breeder, and a pioneer in the development of Floribundas. Boerner developed more than 60 floribunda rose cultivars during his 45-year career at Jackson & Perkins; eleven Boerner rose cultivars were given the

(AARS) award.

Description

'Gene Boerner' is a vigorous, slender, upright shrub, 3 to 4 ft (91-121 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60-91 cm) plant spread. Petals are typically 2-3 inches, full form, and have 26-40 petals. The flowers are borne singly and in small clusters. Flowers are medium pink, with a mild fragrance. 'Gene Boerner' is a disease resistant plant and thrives in

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zone, 5 and warmer. The plant is almost continuously in bloom from spring through fall. The foliage is mid-green and glossy.

Sports

The

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, Rosa 'White Gene Boerner', was discovered by Yoshiho Takatori in Japan in 1978. The plant grows to a height of 4-6 feet (120 to 185 cm) and a spread of 3 feet (90 cm). There are typically 35 petals, that are white in color with pink edges, 4 inches (10 centimeters) in diameter on average.

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