Key facts
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Alain A. Meilland
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Johann Strauss is a floribunda from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 1997 as PP9998 ('Meioffic', Conard-Pyle). The flowers are pink with yellow, very full at about 40 to 45 petals, and about 4 in (10 cm) across, with a moderate lemony scent. Plants stay low, about 20 to 24 in (50 to 60 cm) tall. The patent notes observations on black spot. A short floribunda for the front of a bed or a large container.
Johann Strauss traits
- Pink and yellow blooms with about 40 to 45 petals
- Flowers about 4 in (10 cm) across
- Moderate, lemon-like fragrance
- Low plant about 20 to 24 in (50 to 60 cm) tall
- Patent records an observation on black spot
Good for
- Front of borders
- Container growing
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johann Strauss this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
Johann Strauss FAQ
What kind of rose is Johann Strauss?
Johann Strauss is a floribunda from Alain A. Meilland, patented in 1997 as PP9998 ('Meioffic', Conard-Pyle).
How does Johann Strauss compare with other rose varieties?
Johann Strauss: 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 Johann Strauss good for?
Johann Strauss is grown for front of borders, container growing, cut flowers.
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.
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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.