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'MEIzuzes' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jay-Jay
HMF Ratings:
65 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Cherry-red, yellow reverse, ages to carmine-pink . Strong, fruity, lemon, rose, wild rose fragrance. 45 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, bushy. Matte, dark green, dense foliage.
Height: 28" to 39" (70 to 100cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. 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) .
Patents:
Australia - Patent No: AU2330P on 25 Sep 2003 Application No: 2000/114 on 31 Mar 2000 VIEW PBR PATENTseed parent (‘Meiriglau’ x ‘Macar’) x pollen parent ‘Meipobil’ ....Breeder: Alain Meilland, Meilland International, Le Cannet, France
First sold in UK in Apr 1996. European Union - Patent on 1997 United States - Application No: 09/276,743 on 26 Mar 1999
Notes:
This rose is named in honor of Fiona Coote. 'Fiona's Wish' has won a number of awards: a Gold Medal (1996) in Rome, Italy' Le Roeulx Gold Medal (1996) Belgium; an award for Fragrance (1996) Belgium, as well as an award for Fragrance (2000) Adelaide. Royalties from the sale of this rose will be donated to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
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