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'WALjill' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Johno
Bloom:
Pink blend and cream, light pink upper surface, cream center, salmon-pink edges. None to mild fragrance. Average diameter 2". Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, light green foliage. 5 leaflets.
Height: 20" to 2' (50 to 60cm). Width: 1' to 16" (30 to 40cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 10b through 11. Can be used for beds and borders or container rose. Flowers drop off cleanly. prefers full sun. prefers warmer sites. rain tolerant. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, blackspot resistant, very mildew resistant, very rust resistant. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.. Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection). Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Dedicated to Barbara Snowball
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