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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Alain A. Meilland
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Leonidas is a hybrid tea rose from Alain A. Meilland, registered under the code name 'Meicofum' and patented in 1997 as PP9997 for The Conard-Pyle Company. The flowers blend orange and yellow and are large, around 4.7 to 5.5 in (12 to 14 cm) across. According to the patent it has no fragrance. The plant is short for a hybrid tea at about 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm). It is better suited to cutting and color than to scent, and its low height works in front of taller roses.
Leonidas traits
- Orange and yellow flowers
- Large blooms 4.7 to 5.5 in (12 to 14 cm) across
- No fragrance according to the patent
- Short plant about 20 to 28 in (50 to 70 cm) tall
Good for
- Cut flowers
- Front of rose beds
- Container growing
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonidas this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
Leonidas FAQ
What kind of rose is Leonidas?
Leonidas is a hybrid tea rose from Alain A. Meilland, registered under the code name 'Meicofum' and patented in 1997 as PP9997 for The Conard-Pyle Company.
How does Leonidas compare with other rose varieties?
Leonidas: 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 Leonidas good for?
Leonidas is grown for cut flowers, front of rose beds, container growing.
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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- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
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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.