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Exhibition name: The 777 Rose

Introduced in United States by W. I. N. Incorporated in circa 2001 as 'The 777 Rose'.

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea.  

Crimson to royal purple, with bright golden eye.  Strong, citrus fragrance.  Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Tall, few or no prickles/thorns, upright.  Dark green foliage.  

Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm).  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Vigorous.  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.  

'The 777 Rose' was named after the Boeing 777 airplane.

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