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'Shining Hope ™' rose Description
Photo courtesy of CarolynB's garden
HMF Ratings:
64 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Pink blend. Mild, sweet fragrance. 25 petals. Average diameter 3". Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds.
Habit:
Glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 30" to 3' (75 to 90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, susceptible to blackspot . 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) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
Notes:
This rose was developed as part of a partnership arrangement between the United Farm Workers and Jackson & Perkins. Part of the sales of this rose will go to the Hispanic College Fund.
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