'Marchenkonigin' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jean Marion
HMF Ratings:
52 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Light pink, ages to blush . Mild fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, classic hybrid tea, exhibition, high-centered, spiral centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Tall, few or no prickles/thorns, upright. Large, matte, medium green foliage.
Height: 5' to 8' (150 to 245cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower, exhibition or garden. 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.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Zimbabwe patent application No. 8812 on April 25, 1988
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