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• SIMsilko

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Light pink Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: SIMsilko

Bred by Nola M. Simpson (New Zealand, before 1987).

Hybrid Tea.  

Light pink.  Borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Few or no prickles/thorns.  

Height: 47" to 4'7" (120 to 140cm).  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or exhibition.  Disease susceptibility: 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) .  

New Zealand - Patent No: 794  on  16 Aug 1993

Finegand Nursery says this rose has long, elegrant, silky pink buds, dark green foliage and few thorns. It makes a good cut flower...