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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Some repeat
- Breeder
- Boerner
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Ma Perkins is an American floribunda bred by Boerner and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1952. It was raised from 'Red Radiance' crossed with 'Fashion' and won an All-America Rose Selections award in 1953. The pink-blend flowers hold 26 to 40 petals and are strongly fragrant. Plant size is not given in the facts available. It is a historic choice for gardeners interested in mid-century American roses with scent.
Ma Perkins traits
- Pink-blend flowers with 26 to 40 petals
- Strong fragrance
- Parentage: 'Red Radiance' x 'Fashion'
- All-America Rose Selections winner in 1953
Good for
- Fragrance gardens
- Heritage rose collections
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma Perkins this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
Ma Perkins FAQ
What kind of rose is Ma Perkins?
Ma Perkins is an American floribunda bred by Boerner and introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1952. It was raised from 'Red Radiance' crossed with 'Fashion' and won an All-America Rose Selections award in 1953.
How does Ma Perkins compare with other rose varieties?
Ma Perkins: 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 Ma Perkins good for?
Ma Perkins is grown for fragrance gardens, heritage rose collections, 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.
- 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
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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.