Rosa 'Moondance'
Rosa 'Moondance', (aka JACtanic), is a white floribunda rose cultivar, bred by Dr.Keith Zary in 2003, and introduced into the United States by Jackson & Perkins in 2007. The stock parents of 'Moondance' are 'Princess Alice' x 'Iceburg'. The rose was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 2007.[1]
Rosa 'Moondance' | |
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Rosa 'Moondance' | |
Genus | Rosa hybrid |
Hybrid parentage | 'Princess Alice' x 'Iceburg' |
Cultivar group | Floribunda |
Cultivar | JACtanic |
Breeder | Zary |
Origin | United States, (2003) |
Description
'Moondance' is a medium-tall, almost thornless shrub, 4 to 5 ft (120—150 cm) in height with a 3 to 4 ft (90—120 cm) spread. Blooms are 4—5 in (10—12 cm) in diameter, with a high-centered full bloom form, and a petal count of 26 to 40. Blooms are generally borne in large clusters.[2] The flowers are creamy white. The rose has a mild, raspberry fragrance and medium, glossy, dark green foliage. 'Moondance' is disease resistant, and blooms in flushes from spring through fall. The plants does well in USDA zone 5 and warmer.[1]
Awards
- All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner, USA, (2007)[2]
References
- "Rosa 'Moondance'". Help me find roses, clematis and peonies. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- "Rosa 'Moondance'". National Gardening Association. Retrieved 13 August 2019.