| Rosa'Ma Parkins' | |
|---|---|
 Rosa 'Ma Perkins | |
| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Hybrid parentage | Rosa 'Red Radiance' x Rosa 'Fashion' |
| Cultivar group | Floribunda |
| Marketing names | 'Ma Perkins' |
| Breeder | Boerner |
| Origin | United States, 1952 |
Rosa 'Ma Perkins' is a pink blend Floribunda rose cultivar bred by Gene Boerner in the US in 1952. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) in 1953.
'Ma Perkins' was developed by American Gene Boerner of Jackson & Perkins in 1952. The rose variety was named for Ma Perkins, a popular American radio soap opera from 1933 to 1960. [1] The cultivar was introduced into Australia by Hazelwood Bros. Nursery before 1954 as "Ma Perkins." [2]
'Ma Perkins' was developed from a cross of Hybrid tea rose 'Red Radiance' and Floribunda 'Fashion'. 'Ma Perkins' was used to hybridize the cultivars 'Chanelle' (1959), 'Daily Sketch' (1961), 'Gene Boerner' (1968) AARS winner (1969), 'Pernille Poulsen' (1965), 'White Ma Perkins' (sport discovered by McDonald in 1962) and 'Wife of Bath' (1969). [3]
'Ma Perkins' is a short bushy plant, 2 to 3 ft (60–91 cm) in height with a 2 to 3 ft (60–91 cm) spread. The shrub produces 26 to 40 petals in small clusters. Petals are a pink blend, usually 2-3 in (5-7 cm) in diameter and have a strong fragrance. 'Ma Perkins' blooms in flushes from spring through fall. The plant thrives best in USDA zone 6 and warmer. [2] [3]
Rosa 'Wife of Bath', is a pink shrub rose cultivar developed by David C.H. Austin in England in 1969. It was one of his early cultivars and is named after a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. 'Rosarium Glücksburg' is a rose garden in the park of Schloss Glücksburg in Glücksburg, Germany.
Rosa 'Scentimental' is a red and white striped Floribunda rose, created by Tom Carruth in 1996. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1997.
Rosa 'Diamond Jubilee' is a light yellow Hybrid tea rose developed in the United States in 1947 by Gene Boerner. The cultivar was named All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 1948.
Rosa 'Gene Boerner' is a pink Floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Eugene Boerner and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 1968, in honor of Boerner. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1969.
Rosa 'Cherish',, is an orange-pink floribunda rose cultivar. Bred by William Warriner in the United States before 1977 and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1980, the rose was named an All-America Rose Selections, also in 1980. The stock parents are the floribunda roses, 'Bridal Pink' and 'Matador'.
Rosa 'Spek's Centennial',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Sam McGredy IV. It was introduced into New Zealand by Egmont Roses in 1991. The rose cultivar was later introduced into the United States by Edmunds' Roses in 1994 as 'Singin' in the Rain'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1995.
Rosa 'Livin' Easy',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Jack Harkness. It was introduced into the United States by Weeks Roses in 1992 as 'Fellowship'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1996.
Rosa 'Sunset Celebration',, is a hybrid tea rose cultivar bred by Gareth Fryer. It was introduced into the United States by Weeks Roses in 1994 as 'Sunset Celebration'. It is also commonly known under the marketing name, 'Warm Wishes'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1998.
Rosa 'Hot Cocoa',, is a floribunda rose cultivar bred by Tom Carruth in 2002 and introduced into the United States by Weeks Roses Growers in 2003. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2003.
Rosa 'Honey Perfume',, is an apricot yellow floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr. Keith Zary in 1993, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2004. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2004.
Rosa 'Moondance',, is a white floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr.Keith Zary in 2003, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2007. The stock parents of 'Moondance' are 'Princess Alice' x 'Iceburg'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2007.
Rosa 'Mardi Gras',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr.Keith Zary in 2007, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2008. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2008.
Rosa 'Easy Does It',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Jack Harkness before 2006. The new rose variety was created from the hybridization of stock parents, 'Queen Charlotte', 'Della Balfour' and 'Baby Love'. It was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2010.
Rosa 'Walking on Sunshine',, is a yellow floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr. Keith Zary before 2010. The plant has won multiple awards, included being named an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 2011.
Rosa 'Apricot Nectar' is a hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Eugene Boerner before 1964. The plant is considered very easy to grow and is well known for its attractive pale apricot pink color. It was named an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 1966.
Rosa 'Spartan' is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Gene Boerner, and introduced into Australia in 1956 by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. The plant's stock parents are florinda roses, 'Geranium Red' and 'Fashion'. 'Tiffany' was the recipient of the Portland Gold Medal in 1955.
Rosa 'Evening Star',, is a white blend floribunda rose cultivar, developed by William Warriner in 1974, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins. The stock parents of the plant are hybrid tea, 'White Masterpiece' and floribunda, 'Saratoga'. The cultivar was the recipient of the Portland Gold Medal in 1977.
Rosa 'Honor',, is a white blend hybrid tea rose cultivar, developed by William Warriner, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 1980. The cultivar was the recipient of the Portland Gold Medal in 1978 and was an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1980.
Rosa 'Olympiad',, is a hybrid tea rose cultivar, developed by Sam McGredy IV, and introduced into New Zealand by McGredy Roses International in 1974. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1984, and the recipient of the Portland Gold Medal in 1995.
Rosa 'Blueberry Hill',, is a floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Tom Carruth, and introduced into the United States by Weeks Rose Growers in 1997. The plant was created from hybrid tea, 'Crystalline' and floribunda, 'Playgirl'. The cultivar won a Portland Gold Medal in 2002.
