Rosa 'Queen Sirikit'
| 'Queen Sirikit' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rosa |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Königin der Rosen' × 'Golden Giant Rose' |
| Cultivar group | Hybrid tea |
| Cultivar | 'Queen Sirikit' |
| Breeder | Andre Hendricx |
| Origin | France, 1968 |
Rosa 'Queen Sirikit' is a yellow
Queen Sirikit of Thailand
to name the rose after her.
Description
'Queen Sirikit' is a hybrid tea rose, with a double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Flowers are a bright yellow colour that turns to orange-yellow and has a hint of pink at the edges. Flower size is ranges from 5 to 10 cm. The rose blooms year round. The plant has dark green, very glossy foliage and a mild fragrance.[1][2]
History
French rose breeder, André Hendrickx developed from 'Queen Sirikit' from a cross between orange Hybrid tea, 'Königin der Rosen' and yellow Hybrid tea, 'Golden Giant'. The new rose variety was introduced in France in 1968 by Grandes Roseraies du Val de la Loire. Two years later it won the First Prize in a rose competition in
Queen Sirikit of Thailand to name the rose after her.[2]
References
- ^ "Rosa 'Queen Sirikit' (Queen Sirikit Rose)". World Plants. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Rosa 'Queen Sirikit'". Help me find roses. Retrieved 26 February 2022.