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Photo courtesy of liska
Bloom:
Golden-yellow to lemon-yellow, ages to rose-red . Mild, apple, fruity fragrance. 20 to 25 petals. Average diameter 1". Small, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Small, ovoid buds.
Habit:
Bushy. Small, dark green, leathery foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.
Height: 8" to 18" (20 to 45cm). Width: up to 15" (up to 40cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. 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 1,580 on 19 Mar 1957 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 590,080 on 7 Jun 1956
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