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"Kew Cemetery Pink rose Description
Photo courtesy of Patricia Routley
Bloom:
Variable. Pale to mid pink, slightly darker reverses, base yellow. Outer petals fade to whitish pale pink in hot weather. Normally sets no hips, but in dry conditions will produce a few. . Citrus, old rose, spice, tea, unpleasant fragrance. up to 40 petals. Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, globular bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Medium, pointed buds.
Habit:
Tall, arching, upright. Leathery foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Height: 5' to 8' (150 to 245cm). Width: up to 5' (up to 150cm).
Growing:
Can be used for cut flower, garden or shrub. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. heat tolerant. prefers dry climates. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy. Prune dead wood. Remove spent blooms only.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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