It's not just gentlemen that prefer blondes, everyone loves this shapely Hybrid Tea named to honor an American legend. The extraordinarily feminine creamy apricot color holds through from the long-pointed buds to the big buxom open blooms. A gown of deep green leaves graces the cutting length stems. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but the super vase life and perfect flower form on this gem-of-a-rose will demand the devotion of every exhibitor. Some like it hot! The best apricot for hot weather.

• Cultivarcv. WEKsunspat
• PatentPat.#14,398
• Plant HabitMedium
• Growth HabitUpright to somewhat rounded, bushy
• Stem LengthMedium-long
• Disease ResistanceVery good
• Flower ColorMost unusual buds of apricot washed with green on the outermost petals open to pure creamy apricot
• Bud FormPointed & ovoid
• Flower SizeVery large, up to 5 inch diameter
• Petal Count30 to 35
• ParentageSunset Celebration x St. Patrick
• HybridizerTom Carruth