Rose plant -- Meirotervi variety

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided having double flowers which are of a brilliant luminous red coloration. The new variety resulted from the crossing of the Meidirapo variety and an unnamed seedling, and is particularly suited for growing in a greenhouse to form in abundance highly attractive flowers which when cut are long lasting and hold their color well.

I claim: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant, substantially as illustrated and described, having (a) a vigorous upright growth habit, (b) the ability to form in abundance double flowers of firm petal substance which are brilliant luminous red in coloration borne on substantially straight stems and which are long lasting and substantially resistant to color change, (c) the ability to form glossy dark green foliage, and (d) the presence of a large number of thorns.