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Photo courtesy of jedmar
ARS:
Light pink Hybrid Tea. Registration name: MACramarExhibition name: Tess
Bloom:
Light pink. Creamy apricot. Buff-cream. Mild fragrance. 41 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, in large clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Bushy. Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 47" (120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower. Blooms tend to ball in wet weather. prefers dry climates. 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) .
Breeder's notes:
Tess - Macramar. Nicknamed Ramarama.
Patents:
New Zealand - Patent No: 1529 on 10 Jun 1999 Application No: ROS636 on 27 Jun 1997 Trade Name: Tess.
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