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'Matterhorn ®' rose Description
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HMF Ratings:
20 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Matterhorn ® (Hybrid Tea. Swim/Armstrong. 1965) Exhibition name: Matterhorn ®
Bloom:
Cream. Mild fragrance. 35 to 45 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Very large, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, arching, upright. Large, semi-glossy, dark green, leathery foliage.
Height: up to 2' (up to 60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Very vigorous. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..
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