Rose 'Niccolo Paganini'

Hybrid tea rose

Flower name
Rose 'Niccolo Paganini'
Scientific name
Rose 'Niccolo Paganini'
AliasNiccolo Paganini, Paganini
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 'Niccolo Paganini'

Niccolo Paganini (Scientific Name: Rose 'Niccolo Paganini') is a horticultural variety of the small shrub "rose," belonging to the family Rosaceae and genus Rosa.
It was bred in 1993 by Meilland (A. Meilland) in France. This Floribunda (FL, medium-sized, four-season blooming) rose features bright red flowers, high-centered petals, and is characterized by its ease of cultivation and strong disease resistance.

Origin of the Name
The name is a dedication to Niccolò Paganini (October 27, 1782 – May 27, 1840), an Italian violinist and composer.
There are many roses named after musicians, including renowned figures such as Bach (Johann Sebastian Bach), Saint-Saëns (Camille Saint-Saëns), Stravinsky (Igor Stravinsky), and Brahms (Johannes Brahms).

Flower Language
"Love"

Specifications
Variety Name: Niccolo Paganini
Scientific Name: Rose 'Niccolo Paganini'
Parentage: Chorus × (Tamango × Uncle Walter)
Other Names: Paganini
Type: FL Floribunda (Shrub) Floribunda Roses
Year Bred: 1993, Breeder: Meilland (France)
Height: 1 m, Width: 1 m, Shape: Semi-spreading and upright, Stems: Erect
Flower Color: Bright red, Flower Form: High-centered petals, Flower Size: Medium
Fragrance: Slight fragrance, Blooming Season: Four seasons
Flower Diameter: 6 cm, Number of Petals: 25, Flowers per Stem: 4–8
Uses: Garden planting, potted plants, cut flowers
Notes: Abundant flowering, long-lasting blooms, strong disease resistance, easy to grow, prune in winter