Dec 23, 2015

Star Roses Wins Three AGRS AwardsSource: Star Roses and Plants

Star Roses and Plants recently won three awards from the American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) testing program—the successor organization to All American Rose Selections.

AGRS recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease-resistant and suitable for different regions of the country.

This year’s Star Roses and Plants winners include :

Peachy Keen, a Regional winner in six out of six geographical regions in the U.S. This is the only rose to ever win in all six regions.
Icecap, a Regional winner in five out of six regions. This is the first introduction resulting from the Meilland/Radler collaboration.
Tahitian Treasure, a Regional winner in three out of six regions.

All roses entered for the AGRS are tested for two years in six different geographic zones, each containing two test gardens.

Additional characteristics that are evaluated include : vigor, foliage proportion, plant habit, flowering effect, rebloom habit, bloom form, aging quality of blooms, fragrance, and hardiness.

For a variety to be granted an award it must average at least 80 out of 100 points in at least three zones.

To learn more about Star Roses and Plants introductions, visit starrosesandplants.com. To learn more about the American Garden Rose Selections, visit americangardenroseselections.com.