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'Fontana' rose Description
Photo courtesy of rosesforangels
ARS:
Apricot or apricot blend Mini-Flora. Registration name: BRIfont, BRItanaExhibition name: Fontana
Bloom:
Apricot or apricot blend. None to mild fragrance. 17 to 25 petals. Average diameter 2.25". Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, classic hybrid tea, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 30" to 3' (75 to 90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for container rose, cut flower, exhibition or garden. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. 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.
Breeder's notes:
Long stems, sometimes blooming in small sprays.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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