'Karen Julie' Rose

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'Karen Julie' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Johno

HMF Ratings:

4 favorite votes.

ARS:

Orange or orange-red Hybrid Tea.

Origin:

Bred by Robert W. Allender (Australia, 1979).

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Orange or orange-red. Salmon orange reverse.. Mild fragrance. 40 to 45 petals. Average diameter 3.5". High-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large buds.

Habit:

Large, matte foliage.

Height: 4'1" to 4'11" (125 to 150cm). Width: 47" to 4'1" (120 to 125cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower. 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).

Parentage:

Alexander ® (hybrid tea, Harkness, 1972) × Vienna Woods

Notes:

This rose was named after Mr. Allender's grand-daughter