Seizo Suzuki

Seizo Suzuki (鈴木 省三, Suzuki Seizō, 23 May 1913 – 20 January 2000) was a Japanese rose hybridizer and the director of the Keisei Rose Research Institute in Japan.

With the help of his wife Haruyo his collection of 300 rose varieties survived the Second World War, laying the foundation for his career as professional rosarian.

[4] When the Keisei Rose Nursery was created in 1958, Suzuki was asked to lead its research institute.

His most popular cultivars include French Perfume, Gipsy Carnival, Kuroshinju, Mikado and Olympic Torch (syn.

[5] Avoid confusion with Seizo Suzuki (鈴木清三), classical musician (oboist) 1922-2008