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'Moonlight' rose Description
Photo courtesy of kind weaver
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: JACiceExhibition name: Moonlight
Class:
Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.
Bloom:
White or white blend. None to mild fragrance. 35 petals. Average diameter 4". Medium-large, borne mostly solitary, high-centered, reflexed bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Few or no prickles/thorns, upright. Large, matte, medium green, leathery foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower. Very vigorous. 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) .
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 5,743 on 13 May 1986 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication on 1 Oct 1984
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