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'Rosa francofurtana Borkh.' rose Description
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Class:
Species Cross, Turbinata.
Bloom:
Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 2.5". Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat, open bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Large buds.
Habit:
Few or no prickles/thorns, spreading, suckers on its own roots, upright, well-branched. Glossy, dark green foliage. 3 to 7 leaflets.
Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm).
Growing:
Produces decorative hips.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
Rosa x francofurtana Münch. (1770)
Rosa francofurtana Borkh. (1790)
The descriptions are conflicting - see References.
Early references differentiate the Frakford Rose from the less double Rosa sine spinis. - to be clarified
[Possibly a variant of Rosa francofurtana]
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