';'Betty Prior'

'Betty Prior'

(Pronounced: BET-tee PRI-or)

ALSO KNOWN AS:

'Betty Prior'

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'Betty Prior' is a very popular medium-sized bush with bright pink single flowers.

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The bright pink flowers with darker reverse on the petals display in clusters above the foliage throughout the growing season.

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
For many years, Betty Prior was one of the most popular roses in the United States, and it is still very popular. It is a graceful small upright bush with single pink flowers that are displayed in clusters that often rise above the foliage.

The ovoid buds of this rose open to medium-size, single carmine-pink cupped blooms with darker pink on the reverse sides of the petals. The fragrant flowers occur in clusters, and repeat throughout the growing season.

The growth habit is bushy and vigorous and it blooms prolifically during the warm summer months.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Synstylae

GROUP:

CLASS:
F

SEED
PARENT:
'Kirsten Poulsen'

POLLEN
PARENT:
Unknowned seedling

BREEDER:
Prior [J & P]

INTRODUCED:
'Betty Prior' was introduced by D. Prior & Sons (England) in 1935.

DATE:
1935 [ United States ]

PLANT SIZE
AND FORM:
Height:    3 '     to    4 '           Width:    1 '     to    3 '

'Betty Prio'r forms a small upright bush 3' - 4' high.

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage is dull mid-green.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None.

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
R - Repeat. 'Betty Prior' starts blooming in mid-spring (March in Central Texas), and continues to bloom off and on until frost (October).

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Flower Size:    .00"      to      .00"           Cluster Size:    3      to      6           Petal Count:    5 to 5

'Betty Prior' flowers are single and about 2-1/2" in diameter. They occur in clusters that frequently rise above the foliage, but may also appear singly in the lower parts of the plant.

BLOOM
COLOR:
mp - Medium Pink. 'Betty Prior' blooms are bright pink, and the buds are slightly darker pink. The petal reverses are dark pink.

COLOR VARIATION:
The petal reverses are dark pink.

FRAGRANCE:
mf - Moderately Fragrant. 'Betty Prior' has a mderate fragrance.

HIPS:
None observed.

CLIMATE:
Zones 5 - 9

CULTURE:
'Betty Prior' will grow almost anywhere and resists the attacks of heat, cold, disease, and black-thumbed gardeners. It is particularly popular in the North because it is cold hardy and a prolific bloomer.

Mass plantings of 'Betty Prior' are simply breathtaking and should be considered if space is available. It is also an excellent choice for a low hedge.

PROPAGATION:
'Betty Prior' may be propagated by cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

    ** Tolerant of poorer soils
    ** Good for bedding or mass plantings
    ** Suitable for hedging and fence rows
    ** Suitable for growing into trees
    ** Availability is limited

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 49.

American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 48.

Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 57.

Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, p. 123.

Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, p. 22.

Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, p. 182.

GENERAL INFORMATION:	For many years, Betty Prior was one of the most popular roses in the United States, and it is still very popular. It is a graceful small upright bush with single pink flowers that are displayed in clusters that often rise above the foliage. The ovoid buds of this rose open to medium-size, single carmine-pink cupped blooms with darker pink on the reverse sides of the petals. The fragrant flowers occur in clusters, and repeat throughout the growing season. The growth habit is bushy and vigorous and it blooms prolifically during the warm summer months.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Synstylae
GROUP:
CLASS:	F
SEED PARENT:	'Kirsten Poulsen'
POLLEN PARENT:	Unknowned seedling
BREEDER:	Prior [J & P]
INTRODUCED:	'Betty Prior' was introduced by D. Prior & Sons (England) in 1935.
DATE:	1935 [ United States ]
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 3 ' to 4 ' Width: 1 ' to 3 ' 'Betty Prio'r forms a small upright bush 3' - 4' high.
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage is dull mid-green.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None.
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	R - Repeat. 'Betty Prior' starts blooming in mid-spring (March in Central Texas), and continues to bloom off and on until frost (October).
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Flower Size: .00" to .00" Cluster Size: 3 to 6 Petal Count: 5 to 5 'Betty Prior' flowers are single and about 2-1/2" in diameter. They occur in clusters that frequently rise above the foliage, but may also appear singly in the lower parts of the plant.
BLOOM COLOR:	mp - Medium Pink. 'Betty Prior' blooms are bright pink, and the buds are slightly darker pink. The petal reverses are dark pink.
COLOR VARIATION:	The petal reverses are dark pink.
FRAGRANCE:	mf - Moderately Fragrant. 'Betty Prior' has a mderate fragrance.
HIPS:	None observed.
CLIMATE:	Zones 5 - 9
CULTURE:	'Betty Prior' will grow almost anywhere and resists the attacks of heat, cold, disease, and black-thumbed gardeners. It is particularly popular in the North because it is cold hardy and a prolific bloomer. Mass plantings of 'Betty Prior' are simply breathtaking and should be considered if space is available. It is also an excellent choice for a low hedge.
PROPAGATION:	'Betty Prior' may be propagated by cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of poorer soils Good for bedding or mass plantings Suitable for hedging and fence rows Suitable for growing into trees ** Availability is limited
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses 10. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 1993, p. 49. American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 48. Antique Rose Emporium. The Antique Rose Emporium 1988 Catalog. Independence, Texas: Antique Rose Emporium. 1988, p. 57. Barnard, Loretta, ed.. 500 Popular Roses for American Gardens. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc.. 1997, p. 123. Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, p. 22. Welch, William C.. Antique Roses for the South. Dallas: Taylor Publishing. 1990, p. 182.