Evera104

Rose

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Koralbavan'

Summary: 'Evera 104' has a larger flower diameter than 'Koralbavan'. The reflexing of the flower petal margin of 'Evera 104' is stronger than in 'Koralbavan'. 'Evera 104' has a stronger undulation of the margin of the flower petal than 'Koralbavan'.

Description:

PLANT: bushy growth habit
YOUNG SHOOT: weak to medium anthocyanin colouration, reddish brown hue
PRICKLES: present, deep concave to concave shape of lower side, short prickles are absent or very few, long prickles are few to medium
LEAF: small size, dark green, medium glossiness on the upper side
LEAFLET: flat in cross-section, weak undulation of the margin
TERMINAL LEAFLET: short length, narrow to medium width, round base

FLOWERING SHOOT: few flowers, medium to many number of hairs or prickles on pedicel, broad-ovate shape of longitudinal section of flower bud, almost continuous flowering
FLOWER: double type, many to very many petals, medium to large diameter, star shape when viewed from above, flattened convex shape of upper part when viewed from the side, flat shape of lower part when viewed from the side, weak fragrance
SEPAL: weak extensions
PETAL: small to medium size, grey (RHS 157C) middle zone of inner side, grey (RHS 157C) marginal zone on inner side, very small yellow green (RHS 1C-1D) spot at base on inner side, grey to white (RHS 157C-157D) middle zone on outer side, grey to white (RHS 157C-157D) marginal zone on outer side, medium to strong reflexing of margin, strong undulation of margin

OUTER STAMEN: predominant white colour of filament

SEED VESSEL: small to medium size

HIP: pitcher shaped in longitudinal section

Origin & Breeding History: 'Evera 104' was developed by the breeder and originated from a cross made in March 2002, between two unnamed Rosa hybrida seedlings. In May 2003, several seedlings were selected, with the final selection being made in November 2003 based on flower colour, plant habit, disease resistance and production characteristics.

Tests & Trials: The detailed description is based on the UPOV report of Technical Examination, CPVO reference number 2003/2010, application number ROS 2382, grant number 15104, purchased from the CPVO, Angers, France. The trials were conducted by the Bundessortenamt in Rethmar, Germany, in 2004. Colour determinations were made using the 2001 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) colour chart.

Click on image for larger view

Rose: 'Evera 104'

Click on image for larger view

Rose: 'Evera 104'