Rose Society Of South Australia's Rose Of The Month: 'Firefighter'

‘Firefighter’ is a Hybrid Tea bred by Joseph Orard, in France, before 1998 and was introduced into the United States by Edmund’s Roses in 2005 as “Firefighter” and into Australia by Swane’s Nurseries in 2009.

This superbly scented red rose was named to honour the Firefighters who lost their lives on 11 September, 2001. The flower is a rich, fire engine red with 40 – 45 petals, an average diameter of 10 – 15 cm. and has strong tall stems with very few thorns. It is highly fragrant with an old rose fragrance. The bush is vigorous and upright and grows to 1.5m to 1.8m in height, has semi-glossy dark green foliage and blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Well suited to our hot summers, this rose holds up well even in intense heat, though cooler temperatures bring out the best colour. Fragrant red roses are difficult to find because they often get fungal diseases, but this rose resists disease with minimal spraying. The long lasting blooms and very few thorns make this rose ideal for floral arrangements.

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