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'McCartney Rose' Description
Photo courtesy of Huyustus
HMF Ratings:
89 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Pink, deep pink reverse. Strong fragrance. 20 to 40 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 31" to 6' (80 to 185cm). Width: 28" to 4'11" (70 to 150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot . 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) .
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 8,391 on 28 Sep 1993 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 07/921'091 on 29 Jul 1992
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