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Pretty Polly® Pink from Star® Roses and Plants Wins Award from the 2022 American Garden Rose Selections™ Testing Program

Pretty Polly® Pink from Star® Roses and Plants Wins Award from the 2022 American Garden Rose Selections™ Testing Program


For Immediate Release

West Grove, PA – Star® Roses and Plants, a leading genetics company involved directly in breeding roses, edibles, perennials and woody plants, is excited to announce its rose, Pretty Polly® Pink won a Regional Choice Award in four regions from the 2022 American Garden Rose Selections™ (AGRS) testing program. AGRS™ recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease-resistant and suitable for different regions of the country.

Pretty Polly® Pink was a Regional Choice Award Winner in four regions: Northeast, Northwest, South Central and Southeast. This pink, Polyantha Rose has very good disease resistance and exceptional flowering from spring through fall. It is attractively compact in the landscape. It grows 2 ½’ h x 3’ w and performs best in zones 4-10.

All roses entered into the AGRS™ are tested for two years in six different geographical regions, each containing two test gardens. Additional characteristics that are evaluated include: vigor, foliage proportion, plant habit, flowering effect, rebloom habit, bloom form, aging quality of blooms, fragrance, and hardiness. In order for a variety to be granted an award, it must average at least 80 out of 100 points in at least three regions.

To learn more about Star® Roses and Plants introductions, visit starrosesandplants.com. To learn more about the American Garden Rose Selections™, visit americangardenroseselections.com.  

Contact Leah Palmer

610-345-5110

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