All-America Rose Selections announces 2011 winning roses

All-American Rose Selections (AARS) has selected two musically themed roses to add to its lineup. Representing two timeless hits, the new 2011 winning roses—Walking on Sunshine and Dick Clark—exemplify the quality and beauty of AARS Winners.

Dick Clark
Black-red buds spiral open to show off swirls of cream edging washed with vibrant cherry pink. When the sun strikes the petals, they begin to blush burgundy, finishing as a deep, dark red. Foliage is super-shiny green with long cutting stems. Dick Clark, a grandiflora, is easy to grow and has great vigor. It was hybridized by Tom Carruth and Christian Bédard of Weeks Roses.

Walking on Sunshine
Tight clusters of bright yellow buds burst open with an anise aroma. This plant’s super glossy, disease-resistant foliage contrasts beautifully with the cheery, eye-catching flowers. Walking on Sunshine is easy to care for and great for beginners. It’s a floribunda with fantastic bloom production and great vigor. Walking on Sunshine was hybridized by Keith Zary of Jackson & Perkins Wholesale.

To be chosen as an AARS winner, these new roses thrived during two years of comprehensive testing in 23 gardens nationwide. Each winning rose bears the AARS red-rose seal of approval.

For a complete fact sheet and images of both Walking on Sunshine and Dick Clark, visit http://www.rose.org/2011-winners-images/