Identifying a 27-Year-Old Deep Red Rose in Zone 4

Deep red rose, 17+ petals, 7 ft, blooms spring to Christmas, large hips, strong scent, fades to dark red, mostly single blooms, upright. Found at home 27 years ago, was old then. Berkshires, MA (Zone 4).

Impossible to ID with Certainty

200+ new roses/year, many look alike. But 30 years ago, three red roses dominated:

• 'Oklahoma' (velvet red, very fragrant)
• 'Mr. Lincoln' (deep red, long stems, fragrant)
• 'Chrysler Imperial' (dark red, high-centered, fragrant)

Wild guess only. For true ID, consult a rose society with a live sample.