Here is Carribean x Cherry Meidiland. I think I was on hybridizers crack when I did this cross because there was absolutely no reason for me to even try this idea. But it ended up in the “keepers” areas, so here it is:
It’s a fully double light dayglow yellow with coral touches. It is very healthy so far, which surprised me because Carribean can mildew here. I also feared the top heavy habit of Carribean, but seem to have avoided it. I made several real attempts using Cherry Meidiland last year, so I hope they turn out. I think it could be a valuable parent to adding more of a punch into the floribunda class. Some of it’s bloom heads count up to 50 blooms.