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'MEIskimov' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jamie's New & Old Rose Garden
HMF Ratings:
40 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Grandiflora.
Registration name: MEIskimov
Bloom:
Lavender. [Lilac.]. Strong, citrus, rose fragrance. 17 to 25 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, upright. Semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 4'11" to 6'1" (150 to 185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for beds and borders, garden or landscape. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. 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.
Breeder's notes:
More tolerant to disease than most other lavender roses on the market today.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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