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'Donatella' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Johno
HMF Ratings:
79 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
Bloom:
Orange-red, lemon-yellow reverse, rose-pink blending. Strong, damask, rose, spice fragrance. 25 to 30 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Upright. Leathery foliage.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 10b. 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) .
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