'Iobelle' Rose

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'Iobelle' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Loren Seibold

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Iowa Belle

HMF Ratings:

19 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Pink blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Iobelle (Hybrid Tea, Buck, 1962)

Origin:

Bred by Dr. Griffith J. Buck (United States, 1962).

Class:

Hybrid Tea. (Series: Buck Roses Collection)

Bloom:

White and pink, pink edges. Moderate, fruity fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Medium, compact, few or no prickles/thorns. Glossy, dark green foliage.

Height: 5' (150cm). Width: 4' (120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 7b and warmer. 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).

Parentage:

Dean Collins × Peace (hybrid tea, Meilland 1935)

Notes:

Sam Kedem says this rose is almost thornless.