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'Cardinale Alberoni' rose Description
Photo courtesy of alberici marc
Bloom:
Cherry-red. None to mild fragrance. Average diameter 2.25". Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, quartered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Medium, ovoid buds.
Habit:
Short, bushy. Large, glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 20" to 28" (50 to 70cm).
Growing:
Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Hardy. vigorous. can be grown as a shrub. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , mildew resistant, susceptible to rust .
Breeder's notes:
Giulio Alberoni (Piacenza, May 30, 1664 - Piacenza, June 26, 1752) was an Italian Cardinal in the service of Philip V of Spain. Having played the premier role of favorite at the Bourbon court in Spain, and has endeavored to recapture Sardinia and Sicily in 1717 (thereby initiating the War of the Quadruple Alliance), he returned to Italy, he held important positions in the administration papal including to tied in Romagna. In this capacity he took an active part in the military occupation of San Marino.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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