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'Orchid Masterpiece' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Nicolarose
HMF Ratings:
18 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Orchid Masterpiece
Bloom:
Mauve or purple blend. Flowers lavender-orchid. Moderate, fruity fragrance. 68 petals. Large, very full (41+ petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Dark green, leathery foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. 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:
United States - Patent No: PP 2,039 on 28 Mar 1961 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication on 20 Jun 1960
Notes:
Lori Brelia reports in June 2002 she found 'Orchid Masterpiece' at WalMart.
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