
A very novel ‘backwards’ bicolor whose lighter color of deep golden yellow is carried on the inside of the petals with a darker bronzy orange-red backside. Usually, bicolors have the lighter color on the outside of the petal & a darker inside. Plump pointed buds open to full old-fashioned blossoms. As the flowers mature, they blush & blend through a very pleasing array of colors all the way to the very finish. This tall super-vigorous plant yields long stems lush with clean deep green leaves. Easy-to-grow & loaded with color.
Rose Name: |
About Face™ |
Cultivar: |
WEKosupalz |
Patent #: |
17,305 |
Class: |
Grandiflora |
Flower Color: |
Golden yellow interior with a bronzy orange reverse |
Fragrance: |
Mild fresh apple |
Bud Form: |
Pointed, full & fat |
Flower Form: |
Full, old-fashioned |
Flower Size: |
Large, up to 5" diameter |
Petal Count: |
30 to 35 |
Stem Length: |
Long |
Plant Habit: |
Tall |
Growth Habit: |
Upright, bushy |
Foliage Color: |
Rich green |
Disease Resistance: |
Excellent |
Hybridizer: |
Tom Carruth—2005 |
Parentage: |
[(O Sole Mio x seedling) x Midas Touch] x Hot Cocoa |
Introduced By: |
Weeks Roses |
AARS Winner: |
2005 |
Portland's Best Winner: |
2009 |