''Rosa'' 'Pink Flamingo' (aka MEIkolyma) is a deep pink Grandiflora rose cultivar, bred by Alain Meilland before 2006. Meilland International introduced the rose in France after 1997 as 'Candy Love'®. It was introduced in the U.S. by Meilland–Star Roses Inc. as 'Pink Flamingo' in 2010. In 2014, the rose was awarded ''Best Grandiflora Rose'' at the Portland Rose Trials, in

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Description

'Pink Flamingo' is a medium-tall, upright rose, in height, with a spread. Its flowers are large, in diameter, with a very full (40+ petals) cupped, globular bloom form. Flower color is a blend of deep pink with hints of salmon. The rose has a moderate fragrance and foliage is glossy and dark green. 'Pink Flamingo' is more winter hardy and disease resistant than most Grandiflora roses.

History

'Pink Flamingo'

'Pink Flamingo' was developed by Alain Meilland before 2006 by crossing the hybrid teas, ('Christopher Columbus' x 'Yakimor') x ('Shannon'). Meilland International introduced the rose in France after 1997 as 'Candy Love'. It was introduced in the U.S. by Meilland–Star Roses Inc. as 'Pink Flamingo' in 2010. In 2014, 'Pink Flamingo' was awarded ''Best Grandiflora Rose'' at the Portland Rose Trials, in

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Pink Flamingo Flamingos or flamingoes () are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas (including the Caribbe ...

2010 introductions