RIR score: 8.0 out of 10.
Parentage: Showstopper X (seedling X Royalty)
Hybridized by Dr. Keith W. Zary
Introduced in 2000
Modern Roses XI says:
Large, long, pointed, high centered buds of exhibition form with 26 - 40 petals open to 5 to 5.5 inch blooms. Slight Raspberry fragrance. Moderate prickles. Medium to dark green semi-glossy foliage on an upright, spreading, tall (5 ft) bush. Rose of the Year - 2000.