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Photo courtesy of Vienna Public Gardens
Bloom:
Pink. Mild to strong fragrance. 25 to 60 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Mossed buds.
Habit:
Short, spreading, upright. Glossy, leathery foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 10b. Vigorous. Disease susceptibility: very mildew resistant. 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.
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 4,355 on 26 Dec 1978 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 05/864,244 on 27 Dec 1977
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