Rosa 'Evening Star', ( JACven ), is a white blend floribunda rose cultivar, developed by William Warriner in 1974, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins. The stock parents of the plant are hybrid tea, 'White Masterpiece' and floribunda, 'Saratoga'. The cultivar was the recipient of the Portland Gold Medal in 1977.
Description 'Evening Star' is a medium-tall, bushy shrub, 3 to 5 ft (90—152 cm) in height with a 2 to 4 ft (60—121 cm) spread. Blooms are large, with an average diameter of 4—5 in (10—12 cm). Blooms open from large, slender buds and are creamy white with a pale golden center. The rose has a mild fragrance. Flowers have a double (16–25 petals), high-centered, spiral-centered bloom form. Leaves are semi-glossy and dark green. 'Evening Star' blooms in flushes from spring through autumn. The plant does best in USDA zone 6 and warmer.
Child plants 'Handel' was used to hybridize the following plants: Rosa 'Alladin's Dream', (before 1995 ) Rosa 'Audrey Hepburn', (1991)
Awards Portland Gold Medal, (1977)
See also Garden roses Rose Hall of Fame All-America Rose Selections List of Award of Garden Merit roses
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