Autumn Rocket

Autumn Rocket

Autumn Rocket

ACS Registration Number 2518
Year Registered 2000
Species sasanqua
Variety Autumn Rocket
Bloom Color white opening from pink buds, yellow anthers and white filaments
Bloom Size medium
Bloom Season early
Growth Habit upright, columnar and dense growth
Growth Rate vigorous
Originator/Registered By/Propagator Dr. James Habel, Jr.; propagated by Bob Black of Bennett's Creek Nursery in Suffolk, Virginia
Year Originated first bloomed 1994
Place of Origination Suffolk, Virginia, USA
Seed Parent chance seedling
Age/First Bloom/Introduced This 10-yeart old chance C. sasanqua seedling first bloomed in 1993.
General Bloom The white anemone to rose form double has pink buds opening to white, with 25 petals, 15 petaloids, yellow anthers and white filaments. Blooms measure 3.25 x 1.5 inches untreated.
Plant & Leaves Columnar and strong with dense, vigorous growth for landscape use. Dark green leaves are 2.5 x 1.25 inches.