Rose plant--Ruiredro variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant is provided which resulted as a seedling from a planned hybridization program. The new variety exhibits very long-lasting flowers of a deep red coloration which are borne on a very compact plant. The new variety is very well-adapted to greenhouse forcing as a flowering pot plant as well as to general outdoor usage.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Miniature rose plant, substantially as illustrated and described, having the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms flowers of a medium deep red coloration which are of unusually long duration,   (b) exhibits a well-balanced, compact and vigorous growth habit which is extremely floriferous,   (c) exhibits an excellent aptitude for greenhouse forcing as a flowering pot plant, and   (d) exhibits a very good comportment when used as an outdoor garden plant.