''Rosa'' 'Tournament of Roses, (aka JACient), is a
grandiflora rose cultivar, bred by William Warriner, and introduced into the
United States
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by
Jackson & Perkins in 1988. The rose was named for the
Tournament of Roses
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade (or simply the Tournament of Roses), is an annual parade held mostly along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, United States, on New Year's Day (or on Monday, January 2 if New ...
flower festival and parade held annually in
Pasadena, California
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. The cultivar was named an
All-America Rose Selections winner in 1989.
Description
'Tournament of Roses' is a medium-tall upright shrub, 3 to 5 ft (90–150 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60–90 cm) spread. Blooms have an average diameter of 3.5 in (8.89 cm) with a petal count of 25 to 30. Flowers are medium to large and full, typically borne on long stems, in small clusters. The flowers bloom continuously from spring to fall.
Flowers are different shades of pink: dark pink at the center, pale pink at the edges, and darker pink on the backs of the petals. The buds are ovoid and pointed. Flowers are borne on long stems, in small clusters of five to seven, and have a mild, sweet fragrance
USDA
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. 'Tournament of Roses' produces flowers into winter in warmer climates, growing best in
USDA
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zone 7a and warmer. It is one of the best roses for resistance to blackspot, mildew and rust.
Child plants
'Tournament of Roses' was used to hybridize the following rose varieties:
* ''Rosa'' 'Candelabra', (1998)
* ''Rosa'' 'First Impression', (2008)
* ''Rosa'' 'Miss Behavin', (1998)
* ''Rosa'' 'Nancy Reagan', (2004)
* ''Rosa'' 'Pure Poetry', (1998)
* ''Rosa'' 'Voluptuous', (2005)
Awards
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All-America Rose Selections winner, USA, (1989)
See also
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Garden roses
Garden roses are predominantly Hybrid (biology), hybrid roses that are grown as ornamental plants in private or public gardens. They are one of the most popular and widely cultivated groups of flowering plants, especially in temperate climates. An ...
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Rose Hall of Fame
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List of Award of Garden Merit roses
Notes
References
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Tournament of Roses
The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade (or simply the Tournament of Roses), is an annual parade held mostly along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, United States, on New Year's Day (or on Monday, January 2 if New ...