The top picks in roses for 2000 combine fragrance, beauty, disease resistance, and flower power to shine into the next century. It is only fitting that Gemini, the hybrid-tea rose selection for 2000, would have double blossoms and shine like the constellation bearing its name. This classic hybrid-tea rose was bred for elegant flowers and disease resistance. The flowers shine brightly against the healthy dark green foliage. It is also fitting that one of the parents for this rose is named New Year.
Plants bloom continuously from spring to fall.
The lightly scented flowers are displayed against a backdrop of glossy green foliage tinged with purple and burgundy. Knock-Out puts power behind the punch with disease resistance other roses only dream about. For a real champion in roses, check out Knock-Out. While the name may not seem as inspiring as the other AARS winners, don't overlook Crimson Bouquet. As the name implies, this vigorous grandiflora rose produces large quantities of bright red blossoms ready for picking.