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'Sweet Saffron' rose Description
'Sweet Saffron' rose photo
Photo courtesy of Denton, James A. 'Tony'
Synonyms:
DENsaf
HMF Ratings:
11 favorite votes.  
ARS:
Medium yellow Miniature.
Registration name: DENsaf
Exhibition name: Sweet Saffron
Origin:
Bred by James A. 'Tony' Denton (Canada, 2003).
Class:
Miniature.  
Bloom:
Yellow.  None / no fragrance.  26 to 40 petals.  Average diameter 1.75".  Medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  
Habit:
Medium, upright.  Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: up to 20" (up to 50cm).  
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, 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.  
Breeder's notes:
Quills to a star shape quite quickly.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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