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'Charles P. Kilham' rose Description
Photo courtesy of 1923
ARS:
Orange or orange-red Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Charles P. Kilham
Bloom:
Orange-red, scarlet shading, golden-yellow undertones, ages to red . Moderate, tea fragrance. 32 petals. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, expanded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, bushy, few or no prickles/thorns, lax, upright, well-branched. Dark green foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. 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:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Dedicated to Charles P. Kilham (ca. 1866 - February 4, 1937), general manager of the Hoddesdon nursery of G. Beckwith and Sons, on his 25th work anniversary
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