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Fire 'n' Ice & Love?

Molineux
9 years ago

I see that LOVE (Grandiflora, 1977) is one of the parents of FIRE 'N' ICE (Floribunda, 1987). I've looked at the pictures on HelpMeFind Roses and to me these roses look very similar. Both are available own root from Heirloom Roses.

LOVE is a classic Grandiflora that has stood the test of time. I grew it many years ago (grafted) in USDA Zone 7b (coastal Virginia) and it was one of the family favorites. It really only had two faults. First, the canes are very thorny and second, the blooms are only lightly scented at best.

So I'm curious how these two roses differ. Is FIRE 'N' ICE an improvement? If so then how?

Thank you,

Patrick

Image of LOVE by SheerBliss-7-NC at Hortplex.

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