Bella di Todi
Bella di Todi rose has received high ratings in international competitions for its long flowering period, unusual flower coloring, and intense fragrance.
It was awarded the Gold Medal at the International “Premio Roma 1999” competition and the Silver Medal in the “Roses with Large Flowers” category at the International Monza Competition. The flowers are densely petalled, quartered, with beautiful wavy yellow petals and apricot undertones, while the reverse side is light yellow. The blooms are mostly solitary or gathered in small clusters. The variety tolerates adverse weather conditions, especially heat. The bush is upright, healthy, and vigorous, with almost thornless stems.
Characteristics:
Variety Name: Bella di Todi ®
Patented Name: BARbetod
Synonyms: 4310
Group: Modern Garden Roses
Class: Hybrid Tea Roses and their climbers
Hybrid: Unnamed Seedling × Antico Amore
Breeder: Rose Barni / Anna Medici Barni
Year of Introduction: Before 1999
Form: Upright bush
Height: 80-100 cm
Flowering: Waves throughout the season
Fragrance: Intense
Color: Yellow
Flower Diameter: 12 cm
Flower: Double with 60 petals
Leaf Size and Color: Medium-green, semi-glossy foliage
Disease Resistance: Good
USDA Zones: 6 — 9
Ideal for: mixed borders, group, and single planting, suitable for cut flowers.
Awards: 1999: Gold Medal — Rome (Italy); Silver Medal — Monza (Italy).
