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• Golden Masterpiece

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Bred by Eugene S. Boerner (United States, 1947).
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1954 as 'Golden Masterpiece'.
Introduced in United States by Jackson & Perkins Co. (Newark, NY) in 1954 as 'Golden Masterpiece'.
Introduced in France by Vilmorin-Andrieux in 1956 as 'Golden Masterpiece'.

Hybrid Tea.  

Golden-yellow, apricot undertones.  Moderate, licorice fragrance.  Average diameter 7.5".  Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, reflexed bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Large, long, pointed buds.  

Armed with thorns / prickles, upright.  Glossy, light green foliage.  5 to 7 leaflets.  

Height: 2' to 32" (60 to 80cm).  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for garden.  Vigorous.  Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot .  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) .  

Netherlands - Application No: 240
United States - Patent No: PP 1,284  on  15 Jun 1954   VIEW USPTO PATENT