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'Helen Naudé' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Margaret MacLean
HMF Ratings:
25 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: KORdienaExhibition name: Helen Naudé
Bloom:
White, pink blending, pink edges. None / no fragrance. Average diameter 4.75". Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Habit:
Medium, bushy. Large, matte, medium green foliage.
Height: 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 10b. Can be used for beds and borders, 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:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
This rose is named for a popular South African radio announcer.
Possible parentage suggested in Comments section.
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