';'Mrs. B. R. Cant'

'Mrs. B. R. Cant'

(Pronounced: MIS-siz B R CAN-t)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

'Mrs. B. R. Cant' , 'Mrs. Benjamin. R. Cant'

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'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is a particularly reliable and successful Tea rose that has stood the test of time. The medium sized (3"), fully double (50+ petals), moderately fragrant flowers occur almost continuously throughout the growing season.

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The flowers are a rich red and silvery rose color, and the petals are a blush color at the bases. The long stems make this an excellent cut flower. 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' forms a very large upright bush with pleasing dense foliage.

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is a particularly reliable and successful Tea rose that has stood the test of time. The medium sized (3"), fully double (50+ petals), moderately fragrant flowers occur almost continuously throughout the growing season.

The flowers are a rich red and silvery rose color, and the petals are a blush color at the bases. The long stems make this an excellent cut flower.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Chinensis

GROUP:
OGR

CLASS:
T

SEED
PARENT:
Unknown

POLLEN
PARENT:

BREEDER:
Cant

INTRODUCED:
'Mrs. B. R. Cant' was introduced by Cant (England) in 1901.

DATE:
1901 [ England ]

PLANT SIZE
AND FORM:
Height:    5 '     to    8 '           Width:    4 '     to    6 '

'Mrs. B. R. Cant' forms a very large upright bush with pleasing dense foliage. It frequently reaches heights of 6' or 7'.

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage is medium sized (2"), dark green, and semi glossy.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None.

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
c - Continuous. 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' begins blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and is in flower continuously until frost.

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Flower Size:    3.00"      to      3.50"           Cluster Size:    3      to      5           Petal Count:    50 to 60

The flowers of 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' are medium sized (3"), fully double (50+ petals), and occasionally quartered.

BLOOM
COLOR:
mp - Medium Pink. The flowers are a rich red and silvery rose color, and the petals are a blush color at the bases.

COLOR VARIATION:
None.

FRAGRANCE:
mf - Moderately Fragrant. 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' has a pleasing Tea-rose scent.

HIPS:
None observed.

CLIMATE:
Zones 7 - 9

CULTURE:
'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is very healthy and tolerant of poorer soils.

PROPAGATION:
'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is easily propagated from cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

    ** Tolerant of poorer soils
    ** Makes good cut flowers
    ** Suitable for growing in greenhouses
    ** Commercial Availability is limited

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 393.

American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 407.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1998 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1998, p. 34.

Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 387.

Botanica. Botanica's Roses - The Encyclopedia of Roses. North Rochester, Kent, England: Grange Books. 1998, p. 416.

Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 86,101,156.

Scanniello, Stephen and Bayard, Tania. Roses Of America. New York: Henry Holt & Co.. 1990, p. 73.

Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 22, 25, 120-121, 154.

Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 213-214, 238-239.

Welch, William C. and Grant, Greg.. The Southern Heirloom Garden. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1995, p. 160.

Last updated 10/7/01 8:30:31 AM

GENERAL INFORMATION:	'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is a particularly reliable and successful Tea rose that has stood the test of time. The medium sized (3"), fully double (50+ petals), moderately fragrant flowers occur almost continuously throughout the growing season. The flowers are a rich red and silvery rose color, and the petals are a blush color at the bases. The long stems make this an excellent cut flower.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Chinensis
GROUP:	OGR
CLASS:	T
SEED PARENT:	Unknown
POLLEN PARENT:
BREEDER:	Cant
INTRODUCED:	'Mrs. B. R. Cant' was introduced by Cant (England) in 1901.
DATE:	1901 [ England ]
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 5 ' to 8 ' Width: 4 ' to 6 ' 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' forms a very large upright bush with pleasing dense foliage. It frequently reaches heights of 6' or 7'.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage is medium sized (2"), dark green, and semi glossy.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None.
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	c - Continuous. 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' begins blooming in April in the Texas Hill Country and is in flower continuously until frost.
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Flower Size: 3.00" to 3.50" Cluster Size: 3 to 5 Petal Count: 50 to 60 The flowers of 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' are medium sized (3"), fully double (50+ petals), and occasionally quartered.
BLOOM COLOR:	mp - Medium Pink. The flowers are a rich red and silvery rose color, and the petals are a blush color at the bases.
COLOR VARIATION:	None.
FRAGRANCE:	mf - Moderately Fragrant. 'Mrs. B. R. Cant' has a pleasing Tea-rose scent.
HIPS:	None observed.
CLIMATE:	Zones 7 - 9
CULTURE:	'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is very healthy and tolerant of poorer soils.
PROPAGATION:	'Mrs. B. R. Cant' is easily propagated from cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of poorer soils Makes good cut flowers Suitable for growing in greenhouses Commercial Availability is limited
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 393. American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 407. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1998 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1998, p. 34. Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 387. Botanica. Botanica's Roses - The Encyclopedia of Roses. North Rochester, Kent, England: Grange Books. 1998, p. 416. Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 86,101,156. Scanniello, Stephen and Bayard, Tania. Roses Of America. New York: Henry Holt & Co.. 1990, p. 73. Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, pp. 22, 25, 120-121, 154. Welch, William C.. Perennial Garden Color. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1989, pp. 213-214, 238-239. Welch, William C. and Grant, Greg.. The Southern Heirloom Garden. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1995, p. 160.