';'Else Poulsen'

'EarthKind (TM)'

'Else Poulsen'

(Pronounced: ELL-sie POLE-sin

ALSO KNOWN AS:

GENERAL
INFORMATION:
'Else Poulsen' is a beautiful EarthKind (TM) rose that bears single (10 petal), small (2"-3"), slightly fragrant, soft rose pink blooms in small clusters throughout the growing season.

BOTANICAL
GROUP:
Synstylae

GROUP:

CLASS:
F

SEED
PARENT:
Orleans Rose

POLLEN
PARENT:
Red Star

BREEDER:
Poulsen S.

INTRODUCED:
'Else Poulsen' was introduced in Denmark in 1924 , by S. Poulsen

DATE:
1924 [ Denmark ]

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

FOLIAGE
DESCRIPTION:
The foliage of 'Else Poulsen' is bronzy when young, and glossy.

FOLIAGE
FRAGRANCE:
None

BLOOM
FREQUENCY:
C - Continuous. The bloom of 'Else Poulsen' is nearly continuous from april until Frost in the Texas Hill Country.

BLOOM
DESCRIPTION: Cluster Size:    3      to      5           Petal Count:    10 to 10

The blooms are single to semi-double (10 petals), and occur in small clusters of 3 to 12 flowers.

BLOOM
COLOR:
mp - Medium Pink. The blooms of 'Else Poulsen' are a soft but bright rose pink

COLOR VARIATION:
None.

FRAGRANCE:
Slightly Fragrant.

HIPS:
None observed.

CLIMATE:
Zones 4 - 9

CULTURE:
'Else Poulsen' is a very hardy and care-free rose that has been designated on of the EarthKind (TM) varieties. It is an outstanding rose with no major known problems.

PROPAGATION:
'Else Poulsen' is easily propagated from cuttings.

OTHER
CHARACTERISTICS:

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

ANECDOTAL
INFORMATION:
'Else Poulsen' was one of the early Floribunda roses.

REFERENCES:
American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 145.

Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 37.

Botanica. Botanica's Roses - The Encyclopedia of Roses. North Rochester, Kent, England: Grange Books. 1998, p. 221.

Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 98, 130.

Macoboy, Stirling. The Ultimate Rose Book. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. 1993, p. 459.

Phillips, Roger and Rix, Martyn. The Quest for the Rose. New York: Random House. 1993, p. 184.

Last updated 12/30/03 6:19:42 AM

GENERAL INFORMATION:	'Else Poulsen' is a beautiful EarthKind (TM) rose that bears single (10 petal), small (2"-3"), slightly fragrant, soft rose pink blooms in small clusters throughout the growing season.
BOTANICAL GROUP:	Synstylae
GROUP:
CLASS:	F
SEED PARENT:	Orleans Rose
POLLEN PARENT:	Red Star
BREEDER:	Poulsen S.
INTRODUCED:	'Else Poulsen' was introduced in Denmark in 1924 , by S. Poulsen
DATE:	1924 [ Denmark ]
PLANT SIZE AND FORM:	Height: 3 ' to 4 ' Width: 3 ' to 4 '
FOLIAGE DESCRIPTION:	The foliage of 'Else Poulsen' is bronzy when young, and glossy.
FOLIAGE FRAGRANCE:	None
BLOOM FREQUENCY:	C - Continuous. The bloom of 'Else Poulsen' is nearly continuous from april until Frost in the Texas Hill Country.
BLOOM DESCRIPTION:	Cluster Size: 3 to 5 Petal Count: 10 to 10 The blooms are single to semi-double (10 petals), and occur in small clusters of 3 to 12 flowers.
BLOOM COLOR:	mp - Medium Pink. The blooms of 'Else Poulsen' are a soft but bright rose pink
COLOR VARIATION:	None.
FRAGRANCE:	Slightly Fragrant.
HIPS:	None observed.
CLIMATE:	Zones 4 - 9
CULTURE:	'Else Poulsen' is a very hardy and care-free rose that has been designated on of the EarthKind (TM) varieties. It is an outstanding rose with no major known problems.
PROPAGATION:	'Else Poulsen' is easily propagated from cuttings.
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:	Tolerant of poorer soils Good for bedding or mass plantings Suitable for hedging and fence rows Commercial Availability is limited
ANECDOTAL INFORMATION:	'Else Poulsen' was one of the early Floribunda roses.
REFERENCES:	American Rose Society. Modern Roses XI. Shreveport, Louisiana: American Rose Society. 2000, p. 145. Beales, Peter. Classic Roses. New York: Henry Holt & Company. 1997, p. 37. Botanica. Botanica's Roses - The Encyclopedia of Roses. North Rochester, Kent, England: Grange Books. 1998, p. 221. Druitt, Liz. The Organic Rose Garden. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company. 1996, pp. 98, 130. Macoboy, Stirling. The Ultimate Rose Book. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. 1993, p. 459. Phillips, Roger and Rix, Martyn. The Quest for the Rose. New York: Random House. 1993, p. 184.