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'Sharifa' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Irina Shushakova
HMF Ratings:
119 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Class:
Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection)
Bloom:
Blush, cream edges, ages to white . Moderate, opinions vary fragrance. 90 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, rosette bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Rounded buds.
Habit:
Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 30" to 4' (75 to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 10b. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. Rain tolerant. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
Patents:
Australia - Application No: 1994/043 on 1994 VIEW PBR PATENT New Zealand - Patent No: 777 on 30 Jun 1993 United States - Patent No: PP 8,143 on 16 Feb 1993 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 07/623,309 on 6 Dec 1990
Notes:
Meg Peterson says this rose will do well in a partially shaded location.
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