Chrysler Imperial Rose
A Classic Hybrid Tea RoseChrysler Imperial rose, a classic hybrid tea rose that's been around since the 1950's. The blooms of this rose have a dramatic and beautiful red color and an exquisite rose fragrance which is the reason Imperial Chrysler roses are still very popular.
'Chrysler Imperial' roseThe buds are elegantly tapered and open into high-centered flowers up to 5 inches across, with a rich, deep, velvety red color. The strongly scented flowers start blooming in late spring and repeat throughout the summer, with another good flush of blooms in the fall.
The foilage is semi-glossy and deep green with thorny canes. The rose grows to 3-6 feet tall and about 3 feet wide, showing more growth in warmer climates. Growing Information and How To Care For Imperial Chrysler rosesThis rose plant has a fairly stiff, upright form, so it looks best if planted in groups of three or more, for a more bushier look. The fragrant, long-stemmed rose flowers make excellent cut flowers, so you might want to grow these roses in a cutting garden with good sun exposure; a sunny site is a must, as it is not shade tolerant. It's not a cold hardy rose, in fact the growing problems are, it's prone to diseases, such as blackspot and mildew, particularly in cool climates. Plant it in a spot with good air circulation and be prepared to spray if blackspot and mildew is a problem in your area. Zones 6-9, height up to 6 feet (2m).
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