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"Sheila Gravett's No. 48" rose Description
Photo courtesy of billy teabag
Bloom:
Pink blend. [Variable. Pale to mid pink, slightly darker reverses, base yellow. Outer petals fade to whitish pale pink in hot weather. Normally sets no hips, but in dry conditions will produce a few. .] Flesh pink. Mild, citrus, old rose, spice, tea, unpleasant fragrance. up to 40 petals. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, globular, nodding or "weak neck" bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, pointed buds.
Habit:
Tall, bushy, upright. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Height: 3' to 8' (90 to 245cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower, garden or shrub. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. drought resistant. heat tolerant. prefers dry climates. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy. Prune dead wood. Remove spent blooms only.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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