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• Rose Thelma

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Bred by Dominique Massad (France, before 2017).

Grandiflora.   (Series: Les Provencelles ® Collection)  

Lilac.   (Mauve vif soutenu).  None / no fragrance.  80 to 90 petals.  Average diameter 4.75".  Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), in large clusters, globular, old-fashioned bloom form.  Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, ovoid buds.  

Medium, compact.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  5 to 7 leaflets.  

Height: 35" to 39" (90 to 100cm).  Width: 2' to 28" (60 to 70cm).

Can be used for beds and borders or container rose.  Hardy.  vigorous.  flowers drop off cleanly.  heat tolerant.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, very blackspot resistant., very mildew resistant, very rust 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.