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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- McGredy
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Violet Carson is a floribunda rose from McGredy in Northern Ireland, introduced in 1964 and named after the actress Violet Carson. It was bred from 'Mme Leon Cuny' and 'Spartan'. The salmon-pink flowers have about 35 petals and are around 8 cm across, with a sweet musk fragrance described as anywhere from mild to strong. Grow it in rose beds or borders for clusters of colour; it suits gardeners interested in classic mid-century floribundas.
Violet Carson traits
- Floribunda from McGredy, Northern Ireland, 1964
- Parentage: 'Mme Leon Cuny' crossed with 'Spartan'
- Salmon-pink flowers with about 35 petals
- Blooms around 8 cm across
- Sweet musk scent, mild to strong
Good for
- Bedding displays
- Mixed borders
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Carson this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Violet Carson FAQ
What kind of rose is Violet Carson?
Violet Carson is a floribunda rose from McGredy in Northern Ireland, introduced in 1964 and named after the actress Violet Carson. It was bred from 'Mme Leon Cuny' and 'Spartan'.
How does Violet Carson compare with other rose varieties?
Violet Carson: 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 Violet Carson good for?
Violet Carson is grown for bedding displays, mixed borders, cut flowers.
Sowing, care and common problems
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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.