Canary Diamond
Canary Diamond, a creation by renowned American breeder O.L. (Ollie) Weeks (1912–2002), was introduced to the market posthumously. Mr. Weeks spent his final years in pursuit of what his wife called the “unconditional yellow” rose.
Characteristics:
Patent name: WEZcanary
Group: Modern garden roses
Class (Garden group): Hybrid tea roses and their climbers
Hybrid: Summer Sunshine × Georgia
Breeder: O.L. (Ollie) Weeks (USA)
Year of introduction: 2002
Form: Medium-sized upright bush
Height / Width: Up to 150 cm / 120 cm
Uses: Flower beds, mixed borders, individual and group plantings, cut flowers
Flowering: Waves throughout the season
Fragrance: Medium
Color: Yellow
Flower diameter: 10–12 cm
Flower type: Double
Leaf size and color: Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage
Disease resistance: Good
USDA Zones: 6 and warmer
Description:
This yellow hybrid tea rose boasts deep, pure yellow flowers. Some rose catalogs describe them as canary-yellow pearls. The variety features classic pointed buds typical of hybrid tea roses, and its graceful flowers sit high, resembling a crown on a majestic plant.
With a vigorous growth habit, the bush reaches up to 150 cm in height, displaying an upright form and adorned with beautiful, disease-resistant, dark green leaves.
