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• ARM.4730 F3

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White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Garden Party (hybrid tea, Swim, 1959)

Bred by Herbert C. Swim (United States, before 1958).
Introduced in France by Jean-Marie Gaujard in 1959 as 'Garden Party'.
Introduced in United States by Armstrong Roses in 1959 as 'Garden Party'.
Introduced by Unknown (Australia) in 1960 as 'Garden Party'.

Hybrid Tea.  

Cream, pink edges.  Flowers pale yellow to white, often tinged with light pink, Nasturtium fragrance.  Mild fragrance.  28 petals.  Average diameter 4.75".  Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Large, dark green foliage.  

Height: 3' to 6'7" (90 to 200cm).  Width: 2' (60cm).

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew.  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) .  

United States - Patent No: PP 1,814  on  3 Mar 1959   VIEW USPTO PATENT

Nigel Pratt of Tasman Bay Roses says this rose has creamy-white flowers edged with pink...