Brief summary
Modern Rose, grandiflora "Poesie", United States, introduced by William A. Warriner in 1987, Usually is salmon in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 7 - 8 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 60 - 100 cm in height, 60 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Very hardy, abundantly blooming variety; flowers are long-lasting, pink with a darker center, large, and densely wavy. The bush is branching, up to 60 cm high, with shiny, stiff foliage.
American-bred rose; bloom is less abundant, with precise flower form and a rare two-colour pink palette. The flower opens slowly and sometimes shows a cocoa-and-milk tint.
Originator: 1988, William A. Warriner, Jackson & Perkins; Floribunda, Grandiflora — synonym: Tournament of Roses. William A. Warriner worked at Jackson & Perkins for 25 years. The same rose is listed as 1987 in the database.
Also: a 1976 rose by the same William A. Warriner, hybrid tea (synonym: Promise). Not in the database.