'A Whiter Shade of Pale' Rose

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'A Whiter Shade of Pale' rose Description

My HMF:

'A Whiter Shade of Pale (hybrid tea, Pearce 2006)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of perpetua

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Linked Hearts
• PEAfanfare

HMF Ratings:

44 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

Exhibition name: A Whiter Shade of Pale

Origin:

Bred by Colin A. Pearce (United Kingdom, 2006).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Pocock's Nurseries/Pocock's Roses in 2006.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

White and light pink. Flowers white with a touch of pink shading. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 3.5". Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Medium. Medium, semi-glossy foliage.

Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . 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. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

City of London ® × Indian Summer (hybrid tea, Pearce before 1986)

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