Rosa 'Intrigue' (aka JACum) is a mauve floribunda rose cultivar, bred by William Warriner, and introduced by Jackson & Perkins into the United States in 1982. The cultivar was named an All-America Rose Selections winner in 1984.[1]

Rosa 'Intrigue'
Rosa 'Intrigue'
GenusRosa hybrid
Hybrid parentage'White Masterpiece' x 'Heirloom'
Cultivar groupFloribunda
CultivarJACum
BreederWarriner
OriginUnited States, 1982

Description

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'Intrigue' is a tall, lanky upright shrub, 3 to 5 ft (90–150 cm) in height, with a 2 to 3 ft (60–90 cm) spread. Blooms have an average diameter of 3.5 inches (9 cm). Flowers are purplish-red in color and fade to magenta. Flowers have a strong fragrance, and large double petals (17–25) borne in large clusters of 5 to 15 on long stems.[2] The leaves are medium in size, glossy, and dark green. The plant thrives in USDA zone 6b and warmer.[1][3]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Rosa 'Intrigue'". National Gardening Association Database. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  2. ^ Quest-Ritson, Brigid; Quest-Ritson, Charles (2011). Encyclopedia of Roses (Reprint ed.). DK. p. 59. ISBN 978-0756688684.
  3. ^ "rosa 'Intrigue'". Help me find roses. Retrieved 5 August 2019.