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'Cologne King' rose Description
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'Cologne King' rose photo
Photo courtesy of jedmar
Origin:
Bred by Mike Shoup (United States, before 2020).
Class:
Shrub.  
Bloom:
Deep pink.  Citrus, damask fragrance.  up to 25 petals.  Average diameter 3.5".  Large, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped-to-flat bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Pointed, ovoid buds.  
Habit:
Upright.  Semi-glossy, light green foliage.  5 to 7 leaflets.  

Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm).  Width: 35" to 47" (90 to 120cm).
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 34,717  on  8 Nov 2022   VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application No: 17/350,691  on  17 Jun 2021
Inventor: George Michael Shoup, Brenham, TX
The female parent ...was the 'Meiclusif' variety (non-patented in the United States). The male parent ... was the 'Southern Damask' variety (non-patented). ...The parentage of the male parent variety, 'Southern Damask' can be summarized as follows: 'Thomas Affleck' (non-patented) x 'Autumn Damask' (non-patented)....The description is based on one year old specimens...
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