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'The PTA News Centenary' rose Description
Photo courtesy of jedmar
Bloom:
Cream, golden-yellow center. Buff-yellow. Pale amber-cream. Strong fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, upright. Large, glossy foliage.
Height: 4'7" to 8' (140 to 245cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower, exhibition or garden. Vigorous. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. 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) .
Breeder's notes:
Emperor - Macgeorgi. Nicknamed Georgia.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
According to the New Zealand Plant Variety Rights (PVR) web page, application for a PVR Grant for this rose was made May 24, 1999 (Application No. ROS711).
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