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'Acapella ®' rose Description 
  
  
  
  Photo courtesy of Yvonne Foster
HMF Ratings: 
88 favorite votes.  Average rating: 
EXCELLENT.
 
Bloom: Pink, silver(y) reverse.  Strong fragrance.  26 to 40 petals.  Average diameter 6".  Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Long, pointed buds.   
Habit: Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, upright.  Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  
 Height: 39" to 6' (100 to 185cm).  Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).
 
Growing: USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden.  Vigorous.  rain tolerant.  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) .  Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).   
Patents: Germany - Patent No: tm 2006 040  on  8 Nov 1991 Application  on  17 Jan 1991 International Registration IR579449 on November 8, 1991   Italy - Patent No: tr.mark 579 449 
Notes: 'Charlie's Rose' named after TV gardener Charlotte ("Charlie") Eloise Dimmock (b. August 10, 1966 West Wellow, Hamps.) |