Rosa 'Crescendo'

Rosa 'Crescendo', (aka JACgemze ), is a pink and white hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by Dr. Keith Zary in 2010, and introduced in the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2011. The rose was created from stock parents, Rosa 'Gemini' and Rosa 'New Zealand.[1] 'Crescendo' was awarded the prestigious Portland Gold Medal in 2019.[2]

Rosa 'Crescendo'
Rosa 'Crescendo'
GenusRosa hybrid
Hybrid parentage'Gemini' x 'New Zealand
Cultivar groupHybrid tea
CultivarJACgemze
BreederZary
OriginUnited States, (2010)

Description

'Crescendo' is a tall, upright shrub, 5 to 6 ft (152—182 cm) in height with a 3 to 4 ft (90—121 cm) spread. Blooms are large, 4—5 in (10—12 cm) in diameter, with 26 to 40 petals. Buds are pointed and ovoid. Flowers have a very full, high-centered bloom form, and are borne mostly solitary. The flowers are a pink blend, and are generally creamy white with light pink hues, and darker pink edges.[3] The rose has a strong fragrance and large, glossy, dark green foliage. 'Crescendo' blooms in flushes throughout its growing season. The plant is recommended for USDA zone 5 and warmer.[4]

Awards

See also

References
  1. "'Crescendo' rose". Help me find roses, clematis, and peonies. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  2. "Portland Gold Medal Winners". Portland Rose Society. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  3. "'Crescendo' rose". Palatine Roses. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  4. "Rosa 'Crescendo'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
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