Evaluation of rose (Rosa × hybrida L.) varieties for different quantitative attributes

A field experiment was conducted to evaluate twenty five Hybrid Tea rose varieties for their various characters. Results revealed that there was a significant variation among the varieties for growth and quality characters. Maximum flower bud diameter and flower diameter (2.59 cm and 9.40 cm, respectively) was recorded in var. Acapella. Maximum number of petals per flower (71.20) was recorded in var. Tata Centenary. Maximum stalk length (55.40 cm) was obtained in var. Clarie Chazal. Among the varieties, the maximum stalk girth and vase life (5.60 mm and 11.50 days, respectively) were recorded in var. Eterna. Based on the sensory evaluation var. Mohana had highest score (4.92 and 4.80) in terms of colour and shape. With respect to fragrance var. Fragrant Plum had highest score of 4.96 which was followed by var. Double Delight (4.92). Among all the varieties var. Mohana had highest score in terms of overall acceptability.