origination:
Roger F. Anderson, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, USA
CHRISTMAS VELVET (Roger Anderson, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin), July 2, 1992. Seedling #H15184. Parentage Mikado x Good Cheer. First bloomed 1987. This velvet red hybrid double ball form has excellent stem strength which supports the flower - no blooms on the ground. Heavy amount of bloom, good foliage. Bloom is located nicely above the bush; vigorous 28-30 inches in height, mid-season bloom. Fragrant. Bulletin #283. Sept. 1992.
