hybrid perpetual

noun

variants or hybrid perpetual rose

: any of certain cultivated bush roses derived chiefly from the bourbon and characterized by vigorous hardy growth, a tendency to recurrent blooming, and good-sized often fragrant flowers borne singly or in groups of two to five see hybrid tea

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