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'Sweet Afton' rose Description
Photo courtesy of jim1961
HMF Ratings:
14 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Sweet Afton (hybrid tea, Armstrong & Swim, 1964) Exhibition name: Sweet Afton
Bloom:
White, light pink reverse. Strong, sweet fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, bushy, spreading. Dark green, leathery foliage.
Height: 5' to 6'7" (150 to 200cm). Width: 4' (120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. 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.
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