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'Doris Bennett' rose Description
'Doris Bennett' rose photo
Photo courtesy of Sheldon, John & Robyn
Availability:
Commercially available
Synonyms:
MORben
HMF Ratings:
13 favorite votes.  
ARS:
Pink blend Miniature.
Registration name: MORben
Exhibition name: Doris Bennett
Origin:
Bred by Ralph S. Moore (United States, 2001).
Introduced in United States by Sequoia Nursery, Moore Miniature Roses Historic Archive in 2002 as 'Doris Bennett'.
Class:
Miniature.  
Bloom:
Pink blend.  Mild fragrance.  41 petals.  Average diameter 1.5".  Small, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters bloom form.  Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.  
Habit:
Short, few or no prickles/thorns, spreading.  Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.  

Height: 1' to 15" (30 to 40cm).  
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden.  Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.  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.  
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Ploidy:
Triploid
Notes:
Ralph Moore says this rose is nearly thornless and the parentage is 'Joycie' x 'Red Fairy'.
 
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