Hopeful

Hopeful. Irvine/Sutherland. 2001. P. rockii influence hybrid. From seed sent to New Zealand by Bill Seidl in the 1990’s. Light lavender-purple darkening towards centre. Seedling # 119/4. Single to semi-double in form and petals are highly ruffled.  Plants grow to 4+ feet in Wisconsin and present their large flowers in an upright position.  Excellent deep green foliage.  Fertility unknown at this time.  Parentage:  Rock’s Variety x Stalwart Rose.  Ships late September to mid October.  Field grown, 4+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.