Spray rose plant named 'Meideskri'

A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Spray Class is provided which abundantly forms attractive double blossoms that are cream champagne in coloration. The buds are conical in configuration and commonly are borne in clusters on relatively long stems. An erect growth habit is exhibited. The foliage is dense, medium green and non-glossy and contrasts nicely with the light-colored blossoms. The plant is well suited for the production of cut floral sprays under greenhouse growing conditions.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The chart used in the identification of the colors is that of The Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S. Colour Chart). When more common color terms are utilized they are to be accorded customary dictionary significance. The description is based on two year-old specimens of the new variety which were observed during November while budded on Rosa indica understock and growing in greenhouses at LeCannet des Maures, Var, France. Class: Spray.— Plant: Height.— a plant pruned to a height of 85 cm commonly produces floral stems having a length of approximately 40 to 60 cm. Habit.— erect. Branches: Color.— young stems: dark green, near Green Group 138A. adult wood: dark green, near Green Group 138A. Thorns.— size: generally small (as illustrated). quantity: few on flowering stems and numerous on adult wood (as illustrated). configuration: very fringed on the upper surface and slightly concave on the under surface. color: pinkish on young stems and pinkish to tan on adult wood, near Greyed-Orange Group 171A (as illustrated). Leaves: Petioles.— rather glandular with rare prickles. Stipules.— adnate, pectinate, and rather broad. Leaflets.— number: 3, 5 (most often), and 7. shape: generally oval with a narrow generally symmetrical tip and a generally rounded base (as illustrated). texture: typical and normal. serration: regular. general appearance: dense, medium green, and dull foliage. color (young foliage): upper surface: near Green Group 137A (as illustrated). under surface: near Yellow-Green Group 148A. color (adult foliage): upper surface: near Green Group 136A. under surface: near Yellow-Green Group 148A. Inflorescence Number of flowers.— commonly approximately 2 to 5 per stem. Peduncle.— near Yellow-Green Group 146A in coloration, (as illustrated), and the length is approximately 7 cm on average. Sepals.— light green and tomentose on the upper surface, light green and glabrous on the under surface, and commonly without extensions (as illustrated). Buds.— shape: conical. length: approximately 2.5 cm on average. size: small. Color.— upper surface: Orange Group 24D, suffused and bordered with Orange Group 25D. under surface: near Yellow-Orange Group 20C, suffused and bordered with Yellow-Orange Group 23D. Flower.— form: double and cup-shaped. diameter: approximately 8 cm on average. color (when opening begins): upper surface: Yellow-Orange Group 19D on the external petals, and Yellow-Orange Group 20C and very lightly suffused with Orange Group 27B on the internal petals. under surface: Yellow-Orange Group 16D. color (when blooming): upper surface: Yellow-Orange Group 19D on the external petals, and Yellow-Orange Group 20C and very lightly suffused with Orange Group 27B on the internal petals. under surface: Yellow-Orange Group 16D. color (at end of opening): upper surface: Yellow-Orange Group 19D and lightly suffused with Orange Group 27B and 27C on the internal petals, and Yellow-Orange Group 19D on the external petals. under surface: Yellow-Orange Group 19D. fragrance: none. petal configuration: rounded base and a reflexed tip. petal drop: good, the petals commonly detach cleanly. anthers: yellow in coloration. stamen number: approximately 150 on average. filaments: yellow in coloration. pistil number: approximately 100 on average. stigmas: yellow in coloration. styles: greenish in coloration. receptacle: light green in coloration, and in longitudinal section in the shape of a funnel. lasting quality: very long, approximately 8 to 10 days on the plant, and approximately 8 to 12 days when cut and placed in a vase. Development Vegetation.— strong. Blooming.— abundant.