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'CHAeta' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Johno
Origin:
Bred by Bruce Chapman (Australia, before 2003). Introduced in Australia by Ross Roses in 2007 as 'Flemington Racecourse'.
Bloom:
Deep pink. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 2.75". Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, compact, upright. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: up to 47" (up to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower, exhibition 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).
Notes:
From the Hortico web site: "Spectacular and free flowering rose; bright red with some pink tones; neat, compact and hardy bush."
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