Mardi Gras
With flamboyant blooms in a novel blend of pink, orange, and yellow, and a delightful peppery scent, Mardi Gras creates a festive atmosphere in any setting. Each high-centered hybrid tea style bloom begins as an apricot-orange bud that slowly spirals open to reveal a 4-inch bright pink and orange bloom with a yellow base. As an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner, this festive floribunda has proven to perform exceptionally well across the country with little-to-no care. The colorful blooms are perfectly framed with dark green, semi-glossy foliage, and its upright columnar habit makes Mardi Gras an ideal rose to use as a hedge or in a border with mixed perennials.
Fact Sheet
| Class | Floribunda |
|---|---|
| Plant Habit | Four feet tall |
| Growth Habit | Upright, well-branched and hedge like |
| Stem Length | 16-20 inches |
| Foliage Color | Semi-glossy dark green |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Hardiness | Zone 5 |
| Flower Color | Yellow orange that becomes increasingly pink at the finish |
| Bud Form | Pointed ovoid |
| Flower Form | Flat, larger clusters |
| Flower Size | 4 inches in diameter |
| Petal Count | 20-25 |
| Fragrance | Moderate, peppery |
| Parentage | unnamed seedling x Singin' in the Rain |
| Hybridizer | Keith Zary |
| Introducer | Jackson & Perkins |

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