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Rose CatalogFred Loads, shrub
Holmes (Holmes), 1968
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Modern Rose, shrub "Fred Loads", United Kingdom, introduced by Holmes in 1968, Usually is orange, crimson in color, semi double bloom shape, blooms 6 - 7 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be arching, 120 - 150 cm in height, 125 cm in width, 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
Semi double
Size
Height
120 - 150 cm
Width
125 cm
Bloom size
6 - 7 cm
Buds / Stem
5-10
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Fred Loads is noted for two features: exceptionally large trusses of flowers and a bright orange-scarlet color that contrasts strongly with other plants. Blooms fade to dusty orange and then peach; overall color remains predominantly bright orange. A small white spot persists at the base of the bloom, and white streaks on the petals are frequent. Flowers are slightly cupped, with very long stamens. They are produced in trusses of 10–30; with hard pruning, trusses can be larger. In hot climates the plant reaches 3 m or more and can be trained on a support as a climber. The shrub is consistently taller than wide, typically flowering first at the tips of long shoots; as the shoots arch, flowering continues along the full length of the branches. The base often remains bare (“bare feet”). Foliage is bright green, glossy, and disease-resistant. Performs in hot or cold, dry or wet climates. A striped sport, Festival Fanfare, shows the bright orange almost entirely replaced by peach and cream coloring.
Buds are elongated and pointed. Flowers are bright orange-red; as they open, petal edges tan and the center fades to light pink; blooms open with conspicuous long stamens. Flowers are large (9–10 cm), semi-double (10–13 petals), fragrant, and carried in large inflorescences of up to 40 on thin, long pedicels. Leaves are large, dark green, leathery, glossy, and healthy. Spines are large. Shrubs are erect, up to 1.5 m tall. Flowering is very abundant. Winter-hardy. Suitable for group and single plantings. Royal National Rose Society of Great Britain, Gold Medal, 1967. Introduced into the GBS in 1980.
Buds are elongated and pointed. Flowers are bright orange-red; as they open, petal edges tan and the center fades to light pink; blooms open with conspicuous long stamens. Flowers are large (9–10 cm), semi-double (10–13 petals), fragrant, and carried in large inflorescences of up to 40 on thin, long pedicels. Leaves are large, dark green, leathery, glossy, and healthy. Spines are large. Shrubs are erect, up to 1.5 m tall. Flowering is very abundant. Winter-hardy. Suitable for group and single plantings. Royal National Rose Society of Great Britain, Gold Medal, 1967. Introduced into the GBS in 1980.
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