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Photo courtesy of Robert Neil Rippetoe
HMF Ratings:
215 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Coral-red, ages to geranium-red . Strong, citrus, damask, fruity, spice fragrance. 27 to 35 petals. Average diameter 5". Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Ovoid buds.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles, upright. Glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 30" to 5' (75 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 10b. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Hardy. vigorous. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , susceptible to Mildew. 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).
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 2,574 on 16 Nov 1965 VIEW USPTO PATENTThe present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tea class, which was originated by me by crossing the hybrid tea variety known as "Prima Ballerina" (unpatented) with the variety known as "Montezuma" (U.S. Plant Patent No. 1,383).
Notes:
The parentage reported on HelpMeFind comes from the patent. See COMMENTS
Sets no hips according to the patent.
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