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Rose CatalogAlexandr Matrosov, grandiflora
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, grandiflora "Alexandr Matrosov", USSR, introduced by Klimenko V.N. in 1959, Usually is red in color, deep cup bloom shape, full petal count, blooms 8 - 9 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 5
-29°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Deep cup
Size
Height
Width
Bloom size
8 - 9 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Buds open slowly. Flowers are blood-red, cup-shaped, large (8–9 cm in diameter), double (30–35 petals), borne on strong pedicels, with a weak fragrance. Shrubs are vigorous and spreading. Leaves are large, dark green, and leathery. Flowering is moderate and prolonged, occurring in flushes throughout the growing season. The cultivar is classified as a grandiflora rose and is used for ornamental planting and for cut flowers.
This rose was bred by Vera Nikolaevna Klimenko in the former USSR in 1959. Its parentage is ‘Vercors’ (hybrid tea, Mallerin, 1946) × ‘Kordes’ Sondermeldung (floribunda, Kordes, before 1943).
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