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'MEIbil' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Vickie L. Terry
HMF Ratings:
79 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
Medium pink Hybrid Tea. Registration name: MEIbil Exhibition name: Pink Peace
Bloom:
Pink. Violet-pink reverse. Strong, lemon, rose fragrance. 40 to 65 petals. Average diameter 5.5". Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, bushy, upright. Dark green, leathery foliage.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: 28" to 4' (70 to 120cm).
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) .
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