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Modern Rose, floribunda "Erfordia", New Zealand, introduced by Bob Matthews in 2002, Usually is red in color, cupped bloom shape, double petal count, blooms 8 - 9 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 90 - 240 cm in height, 120 - 150 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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A tall floribunda of warm dark red color with abundant bloom production. Dense petals maintain form at all stages of flowering and tolerate the cold, wet summer conditions in St. Petersburg. Individual blooms last at least two weeks. With light pruning, plants can exceed 2 metres. Disadvantage: no fragrance; flowering is abundant, and the period between flowering waves is relatively short.