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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- McGredy IV
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Electron is a bright pink hybrid tea bred by McGredy IV in Northern Ireland in 1970, from 'Paddy McGredy' x 'Prima Ballerina'. It is also called Mullard Jubilee. The 5 in (12.5 cm) blooms have 32 to 40 petals and a sweet Damask-type scent. Plants stand around 2 to 4 ft (60 to 120 cm) tall. It won the AARS award in 1973. Grow it in a sunny bed with rich soil and prune hard in late winter. A fine option for cutting and for a classic hybrid tea display.
Electron traits
- Bright pink blooms about 5 in (12.5 cm) wide
- 32 to 40 petals
- Sweet, Damask-type fragrance
- 2 to 4 ft (60 to 120 cm) tall
- AARS winner, 1973
- Parentage: 'Paddy McGredy' x 'Prima Ballerina'
Good for
- Cut flowers
- Rose beds
- Exhibition
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electron this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Electron FAQ
What kind of rose is Electron?
Electron is a bright pink hybrid tea bred by McGredy IV in Northern Ireland in 1970, from 'Paddy McGredy' x 'Prima Ballerina'. It is also called Mullard Jubilee.
How does Electron compare with other rose varieties?
Electron: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Electron good for?
Electron is grown for cut flowers, rose beds, exhibition.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United States: Electron