Criterion, Hybrid Tea

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Modern Rose, hybrid tea "Criterion", Netherlands, introduced by De Ruiter in 1966, Usually is crimson in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 11 - 12 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 150 cm in height, 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.

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Aroma

USDA Zone 6

-23°С

Rebloom

Bush Shape

Bloom Shape

High-center (Point)

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The flowers of Criterion are light crimson or cherry-colored and do not fade in sun. Petals are broad. Blooms form on long shoots and open quickly. When fully open, they retain a dense central mass of petals. Usually borne singly. The shrub is vigorous and branched; foliage is large and healthy. Black spot may appear at the end of the season. Flowering is almost continuous. The variety is popular in France, where a pleached form is also cultivated and sold.

Buds are pointed. Flowers are pinkish-red, persistent, of regular form, large (9–10 cm), double (30 petals), fragrant, mostly solitary, carried on sturdy pedicels. Leaves are medium-sized, dark green, glossy. Thorns are moderate. Shrubs are tall (80–100 cm), upright. Flowering is abundant. Slight susceptibility to powdery mildew. Winter-hardy. Suitable for groups and for cutting. Introduced at GBS in 1979

Criterion, hybrid tea

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