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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Some repeat
- Breeder
- Tom Carruth
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
George Burns is a striped floribunda bred by Tom Carruth, introduced in 1996 and patented in 1998 as PP10334 ('Wekcalroc', Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower). The petals are streaked red and yellow, about 6 to 14 per bloom, with a citrus scent. Plants reach about 4.3 ft (1.3 m). It comes from Calico, a hybrid tea, crossed with Roller Coaster, and is reported as disease resistant. It is also sold as Paparazzi and Rodeo Clown. A playful choice for gardeners who enjoy striped roses.
George Burns traits
- Striped red and yellow blooms with about 6 to 14 petals
- Citrus fragrance
- Reaches about 4.3 ft (1.3 m) tall
- Parentage: Calico x Roller Coaster
- Reported as disease resistant
Good for
- Mixed borders
- Cut flowers
- Rose beds
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Burns this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
George Burns FAQ
What kind of rose is George Burns?
George Burns is a striped floribunda bred by Tom Carruth, introduced in 1996 and patented in 1998 as PP10334 ('Wekcalroc', Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower). The petals are streaked red and yellow, about 6 to 14 per bloom, with a citrus scent.
How does George Burns compare with other rose varieties?
George Burns: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is George Burns good for?
George Burns is grown for mixed borders, cut flowers, rose beds.
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
- All 309 rose varieties
Source
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.