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• WEKsunspat

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Apricot or apricot blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: WEKsunspat

Bred by Tom Carruth (United States, 2001).

Hybrid Tea.  

Apricot or apricot blend.  Mild, citrus, tea fragrance.  23 to 30 petals.  Average diameter 4.25".  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular, high-centered to cupped bloom form.  Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.  Pointed, ovoid buds.  

Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, spreading, upright, well-branched.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 4¼' to 6'7" (130 to 200cm).  Width: 35" to 43" (90 to 110cm).

USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Vigorous.  heat tolerant.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.  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.  

Australia - Patent  on  22 Nov 2004
Application No: 2004/223  on  29 Jul 2004   VIEW PBR PATENT
United States - Patent No: PP 14,398  on  23 Dec 2003   VIEW USPTO PATENT

Edmunds Roses says the blooms are creamy apricot with a light wash of green as they start to open.