Syn. Uncle Joe; dark red Hybrid Tea with a very large, fragrant flower.
= 'Uncle Joe' · deep dark red with fragrance
Repeat, early summer to autumn. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.
Large, very double dark red flowers; several trade names
Strong, classic rose scent.
Large, dark green.
Deep red, rich
The Dark Ladydark raspberry
Darcey Busselldark raspberry
Mister Lincolnvelvety red
Icebergpure white · contrastDark and warm-toned bedding roses form a deep accent group at the back.
Blue and silver perennials freshen the dark red:
For a play of light next to the dark red — silver and blue:
Where to plant. At the back of a flower bed, as a specimen; excellent for cutting on long stems.
Climate. Typical for hybrid teas (≈ USDA 6–9) — with us it overwinters with protection.
Care. As for classic hybrid teas — feeding, disease prevention, spring pruning.
Name. Sold under several names — 'El Toro', 'Toro', 'Red Mountain Peak'; the main registered name is 'Uncle Joe'.
Breeding. Kern Rose Nursery (USA), breeder Joseph Kern; 1976. (Mirandy × Charles Mallerin) × seedling.
Significance. An old American hybrid tea with very large, very double, dark red, fragrant flowers; notable for its record-high bush.
Repeat, early summer to autumn.
About 245 cm tall.
Sun; repeat flowering from early summer until autumn.
Strong, classic rose scent.
