 Fame!
Bound for stardom, the deep pink blooms of Fame! are supported by
a cast of dark green, glossy foliage; upright, spreading canes; and large,
pointed buds. The lightly-scented grandiflora steals the show with its
impeccable 4 1/2-inch flowers with 30-35 petals. A vigorous plant, gardeners
will applaud the abundance of buds and bushy habit. Fame! was hybridized
by Keith Zary from a combination of Tournament of Roses and Zorina. Bear
Creek Gardens is the introducer. |
 Opening
Night
Red rose lovers will rush the stage when the curtain rises on Opening
Night. This classy hybrid tea with dark green, semi-glossy foliage brings
to mind elegant black tie affairs. Pointed buds open to reveal 4 1/2-inch
flowers with 25-30 petals and a slight fragrance. Whether showing off in
a beautiful bouquet or performing in the garden, Opening Night's long-lived
blooms hold their brilliant color until the final curtain call. This is
the first true red hybrid tea to win the AARS award in 14 years. Hybridized
by Keith Zary, Opening Night was created from a combination of Olympiad
and Ingrid Bergman. Bear Creek Gardens is the introducer. |
 First
Light
The dawn of a new day has arrived for landscape roses. While earlier
shrub roses demanded plenty of garden space, First Light's compact, rounded
habit shines in more restricted areas. Clusters of five to 7-petaled light
pink flowers -- with contrasting purple stamens -- awaken sparkling green
foliage. Gardeners may be able to tuck First Light into any landscape,
but they won't be able to hide its beauty or spicy fragrance. First Light
is the offspring of Bonica and Ballerina. It was hybridized by Stanley
and Jeanne Marciel and is introduced by DeVor Nurseries. |
 Sunset
Celebration
The changing hues of the last light of day are reflected in the name of
this hybrid tea. And just as the colors of a sunset may vary from coast
to coast, so too can the colors of Sunset Celebration. Depending on locale,
gardeners will enjoy blossoms that are apricot burnished with cream or
amber-orange blushed with pink or, occasionally, warm rich peach. Buds
spiral open to reach 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches with 25 to 30 petals. A fruity
fragrance, deep green foliage and long stems make this rose perfect for
a sunny bouquet that will glow all day long. Weeks Roses is introducing
Sunset Celebration, which was hybridized by Gareth Fryer from a combination
of Pot O' Gold and an unnamed seedling. The rose will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of Sunset magazine. |
