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'Hot Chocolate'

(Simpson 1986)

Origin	The modern roses are the roses belonging to groups who appeared after the year 1867. The "first" modern rose 'La France' was introduced this year. The floribunda group are a result of hybridization between polyantha roses and hybrid tea roses.
Flowering	Large clusters of semi-double flowers. Orange-brown colour. More brown in cold weather. Good re-flowering.
	2010: New this year. Flowered 12th of July. 2011: Flowered 8th of July. 2012:
Growth and care	Scandinavian zone H-2/3. Up to 1 meter in height. Cut the strongest branches down to 30-60 cm. for good growth and flowering. Weak branches is removed totally.