Little Butch™

Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2006).

Miniature, Cl., Polyantha, Cl..

Orange-red or russet, violet shading.  Moderate, apple, carnation fragrance.  25 to 45 petals.  Average diameter 2″.  Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, semi-globular, spiral centers bloom form.  Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, rounded buds.

Tall, narrow, upright, well-branched.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  3 to 5 leaflets.

Height: 3′ to 5’10” (90 to 180cm).  Width: 2′ to 3′ (60 to 90cm).

Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Very vigorous.  prefers full sun.  Prune lightly until this rose gets established (about two years), then prune it back by about a third.. Remove unproductive wood every third year or so.