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'Mrs. Oliver Ames' rose Description
Photo courtesy of CybeRose
ARS:
Medium yellow Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Mrs. Oliver Ames (hybrid tea, Verschuren, 1941)
Bloom:
Lemon-yellow, darker shading, ages to lighter . Strong fragrance. 45 to 50 petals. Average diameter 3.75". Large, very full (41+ petals), globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Medium, glossy, dark green, leathery foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. 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:
United States - Patent No: PP 497 on 30 Dec 1941 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 401,369 on 7 Jul 1941
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