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'Penthouse' rose Description
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ARS:
Pink blend, medium pink Hybrid Tea. Registration name: MACsaturExhibition name: Penthouse
Bloom:
Pink. [Pink blend.] Rose pink with yellow tones at center. Mild, moderate fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Bushy, upright. Large, matte, medium green, dark green, dense foliage.
Height: up to 39" (up to 100cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. 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. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Although West Coast (code name Macnauru) is also referred to as Penthouse, Penthouse (code name Macsatur) and West Coast are not the same rose.
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