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Medium pink Hybrid Tea.
Exhibition name: Shannon ®

Bred by Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1959).
Introduced in Australia by Treloar Roses in 1966 as 'Shannon'.
Introduced in New Zealand by Avenue Roses/Avenue Nurseries (Levin) Ltd. in 1966 as 'Shannon'.
Introduced in United Kingdom by Samuel McGredy and Son, Nurserymen (Northern Ireland) in 1966 as 'Shannon'.

Hybrid Tea.  

Rose-pink, darker reverse.  An even pink.  Mild fragrance.  35 to 58 petals.  Average diameter 5.5".  Very large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Large, pointed, ovoid buds.  

Medium, few or no prickles/thorns, spreading, upright.  Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm).  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Prefers dry climates.  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) .  

Shannon - Macnon. Nicknamed McGredy's Queen.

United States - Patent No: PP 2,919  on  16 Sep 1969   VIEW USPTO PATENT

This rose frequently had split centers. The foliage was rounded.