Garden of Diana and Larry Janse

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The vermillion orange Hybrid Tea Alexander is the only rose that was inherited from the previous owners. Now 10 feet tall, Diana calls it her one mistake, letting it stay in the bed where the purple roses and English roses are now resident.

Alexander, Vermillion Orange, Hybrid Tea

Also known as: HARlex, Alexandra Flowers: Double Exhibition Form, Very Large, 25 Petals , Slight fragrance , Pointed buds.
Vermillion orange. Named for Field Marshal Earl Alexander. Cut when buds are young for best display in arrangements.
Height: 6 feet x 4, Habit: Upright Foliage: Shiny Dark Green
Cultivation: OK in Container Good for Cutting Good for Hedging Vigorous Introduced: England: HAR- Harkness (Hertfordshire) 1972
Parentage: Tropicana x (Ann Elizabeth x Allgold)
ARS Colour: or Orange Red ARS rating: 6.9
Awards: Gold Medal RNRS Gold Medal(s)

Rose Data (c) 2000, www.EveryRose.com - the Rose Reference Database used by permission.

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