Finding the 'Number Rose' with Five Hearts: Identifying 'First Flight' (94-7)

Tracking Down a Mystery Rose

A reader saw a magazine photo of a rose described as having "up to five hearts," possibly named "Number Rose." The description suggests a cluster-flowered habit (multiple blooms per stem) and a connection to "hearts."

Likely Match: 'First Flight' (Registration Name: 'Number 94-7')

• Class: Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered
• Breeder: Astor Perry (USA, 2004)
• Parentage: 'King of Hearts' × 'Chrysler Imperial'
• Bloom: Medium red, recurrent flushes
• Notable: Bred as a tribute to the Wright brothers' first flight centennial; the "hearts" reference likely stems from the 'King of Hearts' parent.

Where to Find It

Reportedly available from Certified Roses in Texas. Search HelpMeFind Roses under floribunda or grandiflora red cluster-flowered types for alternatives.

Search Tips

• Use descriptive terms: "cluster-flowered red rose," "heart-named roses."
• Check parentage of roses with "Heart" in the name ('King of Hearts', 'Queen of Hearts', etc.).
• Contact specialty nurseries focusing on modern hybrid teas.

If this isn't the rose, the HelpMeFind database is the most comprehensive resource for identifying roses by description, parentage, or breeder.