Brief summary
Modern Rose, shrub "Route 66", United States, introduced by Tom Carruth in 2001, Usually is purple in color, semi double bloom shape, blooms 6 - 8 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 100 - 120 cm in height, 110 - 125 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.
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Velvety black-purple flowers with a white eye, 4–8 petals, and a strong clove fragrance. They appear in clusters of 3–5 or more. Each bloom keeps its shape for about 5 days and opens cleanly. The variety shows high resistance to powdery mildew and rust.