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Imposter Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Imposter is a shrub rose from Alain A.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
Alain A. Meilland
Listed for
United States

Overview

Imposter is a shrub rose from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 2008 as PP19587 ('Meirosclem'). Its single flowers have about five petals in salmon, orange and red and measure 2.4 to 2.8 in (6 to 7 cm). Scent is faint. The plant is compact, about 18 to 24 in (45 to 60 cm) tall and wide. The patent describes very good resistance to black spot in its observations. A small shrub for edging and containers.

Imposter traits

  • Single blooms of about five petals in salmon, orange and red
  • Flowers 2.4 to 2.8 in (6 to 7 cm) across
  • Faint fragrance
  • Compact, about 18 to 24 in (45 to 60 cm) tall and wide
  • Patent observed very good black spot resistance

Good for

  • Edging
  • Container growing
  • Mass planting

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Imposter this page—Bush—
Abbaye de Cluny—Bush—
About Face—Bush—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
All American Magic—Bush—
Always Hope—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—

Imposter FAQ

What kind of rose is Imposter?

Imposter is a shrub rose from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 2008 as PP19587 ('Meirosclem').

How does Imposter compare with other rose varieties?

Imposter: 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 Imposter good for?

Imposter is grown for edging, container growing, mass planting.

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.

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.

Keep a growing history for Imposter

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