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Photo courtesy of jedmar
Class:
Climber, Hybrid Tea, Shrub.
Bloom:
Crimson - scarlet. Strongly veined foliage. None to mild fragrance. 30 to 35 petals. Average diameter 5". Very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long buds.
Habit:
Tall. Bronze-green, leathery foliage.
Height: 5' to 14' (150 to 425cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b 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. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Breeder's notes:
Uncle Walter - 59/1995. Nicknamed Burgundy. For my uncle and Trustee, Walter Johnston.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Sam McGredy named this rose for his uncle, nurseryman Walter Johnston.
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