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Modern Rose, floribunda "Singin’ in the Rain", New Zealand, introduced by McGredy Roses in 1991, Usually is peach, brown 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 upright, 100 - 125 cm in height, 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Singin’ in the Rain produces blooms with a distinctive form and coloration. Although classified as a floribunda, it flowers both singly and in clusters of up to 5, and each bloom is double, resembling hybrid tea roses. Colors vary, most often smoky pink (sometimes leaning more apricot) with a copper‑brown reverse. Petal edges are a deeper pink, while the center is lighter, nearly cream. Foliage is dark green and disease resistant; the shrub is dense and upright. It reblooms abundantly and can reach 2 m in hot climates.
Although not usually classified as a brown rose, this vigorous floribunda by McGrady continuously produces clusters of 8–9 cm blooms in coffee‑smoke‑peach tones with a bronze‑cinnamon reverse. In cold weather the coffee hue intensifies, often darkening to the color of toast. In summer, under heat and bright sun, a pinkish cast is often apparent; providing midday shade can reduce this. Singin’ in the Rain forms a tall, upright bush 120–150 cm high, with shoots that are not bare at the base. The foliage is dark green, glossy, and disease resistant. The fragrance is very faint. Together with Hot Cocoa and Brown Velvet, it is among the hardiest brown roses.