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'Home Run' rose Description
Photo courtesy of jedmar
Bloom:
Pink, salmon-yellow undertones. Bengal rose. Strong, centifolia, damask fragrance. 40 petals. Average diameter 5". Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large, ovoid buds.
Habit:
Dark green, leathery foliage. 3 to 5 leaflets.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. 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.
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 1,537 on 11 Dec 1956 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 561,955 on 27 Jan 1956
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