Pamyati Visotskogo

Where to plant. In classic Hybrid Tea borders, as a 'commemorative' solo accent, a memorial to Vladimir Vysotsky; by paths and benches so the fragrance can be enjoyed; a cutting shrub for home bouquets.

Climate. All of Ukraine with winter protection (USDA 5–6); tolerates summer heat well.

Care. Full sun; a well-ventilated site; moderate disease prevention; feed 3 times per season; prune one third in spring.

Name. 'Pamyati Vysotskogo' (also 'Pam'yati Vysotskoho' in Ukrainian), a 'folk' synonym name used across the post-Soviet area. Named after Vladimir Vysotsky (25.01.1938 – 25.07.1980), an outstanding Soviet bard, poet and actor of the Taganka Theatre. A voice of the 1960s–70s generation and a symbol of nonconformism in Soviet culture. The official name of the variety is 'Venrosa' (Polish). In the post-Soviet area the variety spread precisely as 'Pamyati Vysotskogo', because the year of introduction (1980) matched the year of Vysotsky's death. There is no official dedication; the meaning is folk.

Breeding. Bred by Stanisław Żyła in private Polish breeding (Poland). Official name 'Venrosa'. HelpMeFind ID 2.51013. Introduced 1980. Parentage: 'Crêpe de Chine' × 'Mr. Standfast'. In Poland and across the post-Soviet area it is one of the most cult 'Slavic' varieties, sold in dozens of Ukrainian nurseries.

Significance. One of the most popular varieties in the post-Soviet area, sold by KustikOptom, EDROSES, Rozarii, Dvorik and dozens of other Ukrainian nurseries. A 'folk' cultural phenomenon: the official Polish name Venrosa spread as 'Pamyati Vysotskogo' through a symbolic-historical coincidence (year of introduction = year of Vysotsky's death). A strong, old-rose-style fragrance is a rare combination with the modern Hybrid Tea form. No major official awards (AARS and ADR not given).