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Rose CatalogMajor Gagarin, grandiflora
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Modern Rose, grandiflora "Major Gagarin", USSR, introduced by Klimenko V.N. in 1956, Usually is pink in color, cupped bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 90 - 100 cm in height, 60 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Cupped
Size
Height
90 - 100 cm
Width
60 cm
Bloom size
9 - 10 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Very full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Flowers in soft pink, with distinctly deeper pink along the petal edges, cup-shaped, large (up to 11 cm), densely-waved (up to 63 petals), and strongly fragrant. Foliage is dark green, glossy, and large. The shrub is compact, vigorous, and flowers abundantly for an extended period.
Major Gagarin — GNBS, 1956. Derived from the cross Peace x Baby Chateau. Clusters are medium-grown, well branched. Leaves are dark green. Flowers are silvery soft pink with more intense colour at the petal edges, large, 8–10 cm in diameter. Begins flowering in the first decade of June, blooms abundantly, up to 150 flowers on one bush, and maintains bloom for an average of 97 days. Productivity for cutting — more than 50 flowers from one bush. Decorativeness rating — 92 points. Average winter-hardy, resistant to disease damage. Rayonised for cutting and landscaping in the Steppe since 1976.
Major Gagarin — GNBS, 1956. Derived from the cross Peace x Baby Chateau. Clusters are medium-grown, well branched. Leaves are dark green. Flowers are silvery soft pink with more intense colour at the petal edges, large, 8–10 cm in diameter. Begins flowering in the first decade of June, blooms abundantly, up to 150 flowers on one bush, and maintains bloom for an average of 97 days. Productivity for cutting — more than 50 flowers from one bush. Decorativeness rating — 92 points. Average winter-hardy, resistant to disease damage. Rayonised for cutting and landscaping in the Steppe since 1976.
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