Rose 'Charleston'

Hybrid tea rose

Flower name
Rose 'Charleston'
Scientific name
Rose 'Charleston'
Alias薔薇, バラ, ばら
Place of originGarden variety
Place of floweringGarden, Cut flowers, flower arrangement, Potted flower
Flowering seasonMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

What is Rose 'Charleston'

In the past, a dance called "Charleston" became hugely popular in the southern United States. Even today, elements of the "Charleston" dance are incorporated into modern dance styles such as hip-hop and shuffle dance.
The rose Charleston (Scientific name: Rose 'Charleston') was named after this dance. Its flower color changes as it blooms—starting as yellow, gradually turning red from the edges, and finally becoming entirely red. The vibrant and cheerful appearance of the plant, with its blooms in shades of yellow and red, evokes the lively and dynamic nature of the dance.

Rose 'Charleston' (Scientific name: Rose 'Charleston', Rose 'Masquerade' × Rose ('Rader' × 'Caprice'*) is a cultivated variety of the rose, a small shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family.

This Floribunda (FL, medium-sized, repeat-blooming) rose was bred by Alain Meilland in France in 1963.
The plant grows to a height of 90-120 cm with a compact, horizontally spreading form. Its stems are upright and produce many branches.
The leaves are leathery, glossy, and dark green in color.

The buds are pointed, and the flowers have a semi-pointed shape with semi-double to double blooms in clusters. They emit a faint fragrance.
Each flower has 15-20 petals, measures 7.5 cm in diameter, and belongs to the medium-sized category.
This rose is a repeat bloomer, with flowers transitioning from yellow at the beginning of blooming to having red edges and eventually turning fully red.

Known for its excellent flower production and longevity, the plant blooms profusely, creating a vibrant and cheerful display of yellow and red.

Origin of the Name
The name "Charleston" is derived from the dance style "Charleston," which became hugely popular in the United States in the 1920s.

Flower Language (Symbolism)
"Breath of love"
"Sincere respect"
"Innocence"
Cultivar Name: Charleston
Scientific Name: Rose 'Charleston'
Parentage: Masquerade (mother) × (Rader × Caprice) (father)
Type: FL (Floribunda, upright roses)
Year of Breeding: 1963
Breeder: Meilland (France)
Plant Height: 90-120 cm
Form: Horizontal, compact
Stem: Upright, many branches
Leaf Texture: Leathery, glossy
Leaf Color: Dark green
Flower Color: Yellow → red
Flower Shape: Semi-pointed, semi-double to double blooms in clusters
Flower Size: Medium
Fragrance: Faint
Blooming Period: Repeat blooming (four seasons)
Flower Diameter: 7.5 cm
Number of Petals: 15-20
Bud Shape: Pointed
Uses: Pot cultivation, garden planting
Remarks: High flower yield and good flower longevity.
Weaknesses: Low cold tolerance, susceptible to black spot disease.