ARS – Rose Selection in Different Soil and Climate Conditions
June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT
Speaker Matthias Meilland, Sixth Generation Rose Breeder, House of Meilland
Join us for a webinar presentation by Matthias Meilland, Sixth Generation Rose Breeder, House of Meilland! Since 1935, the House of Meilland has tested its varieties on both sides of the Atlantic. When Robert Pyle came to see the young Francis Meilland in France, in 1933, he told him to learn English and go see his varieties abroad. Francis did and traveled to the US in 1935. Since this era, the Meilland breeding team has traveled the world to see how their new seedlings were performing in different climate and soil conditions. These 90 years of data from Pennsylvania, California, Spain, Germany and France, produced varieties such as ‘Peace’, ‘Bonica’, ‘Eden Rose’ and ‘Papa Meilland’ and also incredible performers such as the ‘Drift ‘roses and many of the mid-western performing Hybrid Teas that embellish your gardens.
We will dive into the selection program, see the winners and losers and we might even take a peek into the future of roses!
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The American Rose Society offers numerous educational opportunities including monthly webinars on a variety of topics. Pat Shanley, Chair of the Webinar Committee, has put together an exciting line up with speakers from around the world. These webinars are provided free of charge for all American Rose Society members. There is a $5 fee for all others interested in attending a webinar. Questions about registering for webinars should be directed to Tanya Cole at Tanya@rose.org or 318-938-5402, ext.108.