> OUTSTANDING VARIETIES 2023


‘RP MOAB’ ROSE Rosaprima Recently introduced, ‘RP Moab’ is sought after for wedding work thanks to its neutral tones. “In retail, you’re always looking for something in this weird shade,” says Wheat, who described the color as terracotta. “It’s not really peach; it’s not really a sand color.” Kennicott sees high demand for the flower. “It’s a very unique rose, and the color is very popular these days,” he said. “It’s very timely.”


‘V.I. PINK’ ROSE Rio Roses – Equiflor A classic-looking rose — but in hot pink — ‘V.I. Pink’ was also revered by judges for its uniformity, cup shape and rounded petals on a medium head. “The uniformness of the flowers is why I gave this high marks,” said Dobbe. “They’re all exactly the same.” Wheat said the cup shape contributed to how the flower would bloom. “You can tell that it’s going to open just beautifully and fully and stay like that for a long time,” she said.


‘ASCOT’ ROSE The Elite Flower On the border of dark pink and purple is where ‘Ascot’ falls on the color spectrum, and the judges couldn’t stop talking about the color. “It has the most unique color,” Dobbe said. “I’ve never seen anything like that.” Wheat said the purple roses she orders from her wholesaler are usually more lavender. “This is truly purple,” she said. “This is something that sets you apart [as a retailer].” Kennicott noted its high petal count and predicted it will be in demand. “It’s going to be very popular as people see it, and they’re going to want more of it.”


Blue Ribbon Winners


‘RP MOAB’


‘ASCOT’


‘V.I. PINK’


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