All-America Rose Selections (AARS) have proven themselves to be among the best new roses. They were tested at trial garden across the country and repeatedly evaluated by rose experts. They are easy to grow and have very good disease resistance. Here are the AARS for 2004. Look for them in nurseries and mail order catalogs this upcoming planting season.
'Memorial Day' is glorious hybrid tea with clear pink flowers washed just a hint of lavender. The blooms are large (up to 5 inches across) with ruffled petals and rich, classic rose fragrance. The upright, rounded bush has bright green foliage and very good disease resistance. The strong stems have few thorns, making 'Memorial Day' an ideal cut flower.
'Day Breaker' is a free-blooming floribunda with moderately fragrant yellow flowers that blend with pink and apricot. The upright, rounded plant with very good disease resistance is exceptional for landscaping. 'Day Breaker' perfect for borders, background, accents or mass planting.
'Honey Perfume' is another fine floribunda that works very well in landscape situations. The abundant flowers are apricot yellow and have a wonderful, spicy fragrance. The upright plant has good disease resistance, glossy, dark green leaves and is best planted as a border or in groups.
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