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'Callista' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Paloma
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Shrub. Registration name: RipcalExhibition name: Callista
Bloom:
White, pink undertones. Strong, citrus fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered, old-fashioned bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, bushy, spreading. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower, garden or shrub. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to disease, susceptible to blackspot , mildew resistant. 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:
Callista comes from the Greek for "Most Beautiful" (kallistos)
Could likely be classed as an English Rose.
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