'Dorcas' Rose

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'Dorcas' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Beth's Northern CA Rose Garden

Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

21 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.

ARS:

Pink blend Shrub.
Registration name: Dorcas (shrub, Buck 1984)

Origin:

Bred by Dr. Griffith J. Buck (United States, 1984).

Class:

Shrub. (Series: Buck Roses Collection)

Bloom:

Pink and yellow. Stippled. Mild fragrance. 40 petals. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 3' (90cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 4b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Dedicated to Dorcas L. Speer (May 4, 1927 Spencer WV - July 13, 2009 Rochester MN), radio and television host