Rose 'Chrysler Imperial, Cl.'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chrysler Imperial, Cl. is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Rose is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Hybrid variety. Will not reliably grow true to type from seed.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chrysler Imperial, Cl. is a hardy plant.

United States – Patent No: PP1528 ³

The American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses reports: “The Chrysler Imperial motor car has long since ceased production, but the sumptuous ‘Chrysler Imperial’ rose, after which it was named, remains a widely popular Hybrid Tea.” ² However, the accuracy of this claim appears to be seriously challenged by this report claiming the production of the Chrysler Imperial motor car having started in 1924, so it seems the rose was indeed named after the motor car rather than vice versa.

Climbing Chrysler Imperial, Grimpant Chrysler Imperial

¹ HelpMeFind entry for ‘Climbing Chrysler Imperial’ rose

² “The American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses”

³ United States – Patent No: PP1528