Rosa 'Duet'


Rosa 'Duet' is a pink blend Hybrid tea rose cultivar, bred by hybridizer Herbert Swim in 1960 and introduced into the United States by Armstrong roses in 1960. 'Duet' was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1961. The stock parents are Rosa 'Fandango' and Rosa 'Roundelay'.
'Duet' is a medium-tall upright shrub, 4 to 6 ft in height with a 2 to 3 ft spread. Blooms are 4-5 in in diameter, with 26 to 40 petals. The rose has a mild fragrance. 'Duet's flowers are notable for their contrasting colors of pale pink on the upper surface with a hint of coral, and a reverse of dark purple-pink. Blooms are large, high-centered and ruffled and grow singly or in small clusters. The shrub blooms without interruption from spring through early winter. The leaves are medium-green, glossy and disease resistant. 'Duet' grows best in USDA zone 7 and warmer.

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