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Modern Rose, floribunda "Intrigue", United States, introduced by William A. Warriner in 1982, Usually is purple in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 7 - 8 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 120 - 175 cm in height, 125 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Intrigue shows a rich purple color; it also has strong fragrance, vigorous growth, and abundant flowering. Blooms are very bright, even as they fade to magenta, and are densely double. Petals have a lighter reverse; flowers appear in large clusters, usually 5–15 per stem, on long shoots, suitable for cutting. The bush is tall, upright, and irregular. It can be pruned so that height does not exceed 100 cm, or even lower. Foliage is disease-resistant, dark, and glossy. Popular but rarely seen outside the USA.
The cultivar features a purple‑plum coloration with a grey haze. The flowers are very fragrant, initially goblet-shaped, later opening into flat blooms with wavy petals, about 7–8 cm in diameter, with around 20 petals. The foliage is glossy, dark green, and the shoots are prickly. Compact bushes reach 40–60 cm, making this variety suitable for edging flower beds. Repeat flowering is slow to return.