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Photo courtesy of Cliff's High Desert Garden Archival Dec, 2011 last updated 101812
HMF Ratings:
17 favorite votes.
Average rating:
GOOD.
Bloom:
Red blend. Mild fragrance. 30 to 35 petals. Average diameter 4.25". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered to flat, reflexed bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium buds.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles, upright. Medium, matte, medium green, dense, leathery foliage.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. produces decorative hips. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, blackspot resistant, mildew resistant. 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.
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