Has the fine shrub rose 'Parkdirektor Riggers' as a grandparent. Wonderfully fragrant, double 4" blooms (petals 40+) whose color has been described as silvery-pink, apricot, coppery salmon with tints of peach. A continual bloomer making it an excellent cut flower. Always the most beautifully foliaged of all varieties at the Portland Rose Garden. Rich luxurious, glossy dark green leaves. Peter Beales in his book Roses says "one of the best roses ever raised". Edmont Roses of New Zealand states that the bush is beautiful in itself. The parent of many roses. Awarded both the President's International Trophy and Gold Medal from England's Royal National Rose Society.