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'Cal Poly ™' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Leslie Davis
HMF Ratings:
29 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
Medium yellow Miniature. Registration name: MORpolyExhibition name: Cal Poly ™
Bloom:
Yellow. Mild fragrance. 24 to 28 petals. Average diameter 1.75". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, bushy, rounded, upright, well-branched. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green, leathery foliage.
Height: 14" to 18" (35 to 45cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. Hardy. vigorous. produces decorative hips. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection). Can be pruned to maintain a shorter habit.
Notes:
Sequoia Nursery says this rose is one of the finest medium to deep yellow miniatures to date...
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