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Rose CatalogSamourai, grandiflora
Registration name
MEIelec
Also known as
Scarlet Knight
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Brief summary
Modern Rose, grandiflora "Samourai", France, introduced by Meilland Roses in 1966, Usually is red in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, double petal count, blooms 10 - 11 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 80 - 90 cm in height, 60 - 70 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)
Size
Height
80 - 90 cm
Width
60 - 70 cm
Bloom size
10 - 11 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Double
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Samourai (Samourai) is a red rose cultivar dedicated to the mother of Henri Delbar. The shrub is upright with straight stems; height 80–100 cm, width 60 cm; foliage glossy green. Buds are pointed, dark red with a velvety tinge; cup-shaped, large, about 10 cm in diameter; terry, with a light fragrance. Petals are velvety; the flowers hold their shape well and, at the end of blooming, shatter cleanly. In strong heat, Samurai flowers can “melt,” so in southern regions seedlings should be planted in beds with light midday shade. Spines are medium. Flowering is abundant. Flowers are mostly solitary. Rose Samurai is suitable for cutting. Cut flowers last in a vase for up to two weeks. The rose is resistant to disease. According to Peter Harris, when Scarlet Knight is used in a rose breeding programme, self-pollination produces almost 100% red and red bicolours.
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