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'Affirm' rose Description
Photo courtesy of John Moody
HMF Ratings:
27 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Medium pink Hybrid Tea. Registration name: McMillan's PinkExhibition name: Affirm
Bloom:
Pink. Mild fragrance. 26 to 40 petals. Average diameter 3.33'. Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered, pinpoint centers bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, spreading. Medium, matte, medium green foliage.
Height: 20" (50cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower, exhibition or garden. Hardy. heat tolerant. rain tolerant. 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).
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