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'Elsie Melton' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Beth's Northern CA Rose Garden
HMF Ratings:
8 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
Bloom:
Pink blend. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Habit:
Tall, upright. Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower, exhibition or garden. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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