Alec's Red ®, hybrid tea

Also known as
COred
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Brief summary

Modern Rose, hybrid tea "Alec's Red ®", Scotland, introduced by James Cocker & Sons in 1970, Usually is crimson in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 14 - 16 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 75 - 90 cm in height, 60 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, strong resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew, good for cutting.

Main characteristics

Aroma
USDA Zone 5
-29°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)

Size

Height
75 - 90 cm
Width
60 cm
Bloom size
14 - 16 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count

Resistance

Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew

More information

Bud dark red. Flowers cherry red, velvety, large, double (36–40 petals), fragrant, borne mainly singly on the shoots. Bushes upright, with matte, dark green foliage. Flowering is prolonged. Resistant to powdery mildew.

Rich, sweet fragrance. The variety forms a strong, disease-resistant bush with firm pedicels and produces abundant blooms with large flowers throughout the season. Flowers are rain tolerant and do not fade in colour. (D.G. Hessayon)