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'Lantern' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Armstrong Garden Centers Inc.
HMF Ratings:
55 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
Bloom:
Orange blend, yellow reverse, ages to lighter . Moderate, fruity fragrance. 25 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, narrow, upright. Large, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 47" to 6' (120 to 185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for 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:
New Zealand - Patent No: 1360 on 20 May 1998 Application No: ROS570 on 16 May 1996 Trade Name: Lantern.
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