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'Blue Ribbon' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Anastasia Dimitriu-Shupp
HMF Ratings:
23 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: AROlicalExhibition name: Blue Ribbon
Bloom:
Lavender. Strong, fruity, sweet fragrance. 35 to 40 petals. Large, double (17-25 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height: up to 4'11" (up to 150cm).
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.
Breeder's notes:
Lavender Hybrid Tea, very fragrant, large flowers. Moderate growth; low to moderate height. (as per JC's website).
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 6,000 on 1 Sep 1987 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 06/773,661 on 9 Sep 1985
Notes:
Parentage given is according to breeder.
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