Frulings roses fertility

I really like Frulingsmorgan and Frulingsduft. I know Frulingsmorgan was key to McCredys hand painted roses so is fertile… Does anyone know if Frulingsduft can set hips/ has viable pollen. Also a general health report if you have them

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That was SO MUCH EASIER than typing out the names! lol

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I’ve had open-pollinated hips form on Frülingsduft before (none this year)–I don’t think I tried germinating them, though. I would think that the pollen is fertile. It’s not miserably unhealthy here, but the leaves do not last all season–not among the very best but certainly not among the worst. I am not a fan of the fragrance and do not think the name is fitting. I am certain that the species parent used was actually R. laxa or a close relative rather than any form of R. spinosissima. Among other things, it has the distinctive linseed oil scent of the former rather than the sweetness of the latter.

Stefan

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I wonder if others feel the same way about it’s fragrance. I have read that some people think it’s amazing! I Think that Frulingsmorgan would be my best bet… However with limited space it does feel like a big choice!

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McGredy used Fruhlingsmorgen to create his “hand painted roses”. You can find this cross if you follow the parentage trail of Picasso on HMF: 'Picasso' Rose Photo

Here an article that is maybe of interest: Hand painted Roses - The New Zealand Rose Society

It was Fruhlingsmorgen that brought the “hand painted” effect to its offspring. Probably not for every seedling, maybe even a one in a million result (who knows).

But still, it will probably be a good parent. It has about 24 registered offspring. 3 as seed parent and 21 as pollen parent. Maybe using it as pollen parent is the right way to go.

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