Also Known As:  'Surprise Party'
Introduced:   1977, Jelly, USA  AARS: 1978
Class:  Floribunda
Zones:  3-9
Parentage:  'Gemini' x 'Zorina'
Flowers:  Red Blend, Cluster flowering
Size:  3 feet
Fragrance:  Slight
Of note:  Classic floribunda demeanor: lots of blooms on a disease-resistant, bushy plant.

Description:  Recommended by William Jones, the webmaster of the Canadian Rose Society website, this rose bears flowers in clusters of bright, joyful exuberance.

'Charisma' makes a fantastic bedding rose.  Growth is upright and bushy, with glossy, disease resistant foliage..  Flowers will be plentiful throughout the entire growing season.  Makes an attractive standard (tree form).