Evera209

Rose

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Poulpar032'

Summary: 'Evera209' has very large round flowers while 'Poulpar032' has medium to large star-shaped flowers.

Description:

PLANT: dwarf type, semi upright growth habit
YOUNG SHOOT: weak anthocyanin colouration
PRICKLES: medium number, reddish

LEAF: medium size, medium to dark green on upper side, anthocyanin colouration present, weak glossiness on upper side, weak undulation of margin
TERMINAL LEAFLET: ovate, acuminate apex

FLOWERING SHOOT: no flowering laterals, very few flowers
FLOWER BUD: broad ovate shape in longitudinal section
FLOWER: double, medium to many petals, white or near white colour group, medium petal density, very large diameter, round, absent or weak fragrance, medium sepal extensions
PETAL: no reflexing of petals one-by-one, obovate shape, weak incisions, strong undulation, medium to large, one colour on inner side, even intensity of colour, white (RHS 155C-155D) on inner side, small greenish basal spot present on inner side
OUTER STAMEN: predominantly white filament

Origin & Breeding History: 'Evera209' originated from a cross conducted in October 2005 in Fåborg, Denmark, between two unnamed Rose hybrids. The new Rose was developed by the breeder, Rosa Eskelund Hansen. In November 2006, a single plant was selected by the breeder based on criteria for flower colour and glossiness of foliage. Asexual reproduction of the new rose by vegetative cuttings was first conducted in September 2008, in Fåborg, Denmark.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description of 'Evera209' is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, CPVO reference number 20090975. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Hannover, Germany in 2010. Colour determinations were made using the 2007 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart.

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Rose: 'Evera209'