It is a compact, bushy floribunda coming from a cross of 'Pearl Sanford' X 'Thrive!'.
The variety was donated for naming as part of a fund raiser auction to the nonprofit organization Children to Love (an international ministry to orphans). The person winning the bid wanted to name the rose in honor of her late husband, Russ Collins, who had been a Vietnam Veteran. When I suggested to her that the rose also be given the name "Honoring Vietnam Veterans", she loved the idea.
This rose had been under evaluation for introduction by Star Roses for several years. Ultimately, they decided not to introduce it. Nevertheless, Star Roses was very kind to donate several plants to the family. Excess plants were given to a local nursery and will be available in Bakersfield next year.
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