Unique Rose

The Mary Adrienne rose, named for Mary Hiers, former Fernbank Director, has been planted in the Robert L. Staton Rose Garden. The plant is available for sale through Fernbank Science Center by calling 678-874-7102 and asking for Connie Kneisel. Proceeds from the sale of Mary Adrienne help support the rose garden. Fact Sheet Mary Adrienne (cv.WEKswetrup) PPR Incarnadine Coral Floribunda/Shrub Class: Shrub Plant Habit: Medium-low height Growth Habit: Very rounded, bushy and full Stem Length: Medium Foliage Color: Even green washed with gray Disease Resistance: Excellent Flower Color: Deep coral to shining orange-red Bud Form: Long and pointed, in clusters Flower Form: Double, ruffled Flower Size: Medium, about 3-inch diameter Petal Count: 25 to 30 Fragrance: Mild apple Parentage: Sweet Chariot x Trumpeter Hybridizer: Tom Carruth Introducer: Weeks Roses

Selling Points

• Reminiscent of the earlier Floribundas, bountiful clusters come on every stem to cloak the rounded plant from top to bottom with foliage and flower.
• The color varies from deep coral pink in warm weather to glowing orange-red in cooler temperatures.
• Consistent performer in all climates: floriferous, bushy and clean.
• Its abundant clean gray-green foliage and nearly consistent color makes it a useful landscape addition or just a showy specimen for the garden.

 

Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 678-874-7102 Fax:678-874-7110
fernbank@fernbank.edu