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'Bohemian Rhapsody' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Robert Neil Rippetoe
HMF Ratings:
19 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
Pink blend Shrub. Registration name: RipbohExhibition name: Bohemian Rhapsody
Bloom:
Deep pink and violet-red. Strong, sweet, sweet-pea fragrance. Average diameter 2". Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, in large clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium buds.
Habit:
Medium, bushy, few or no prickles/thorns, sends out runners, spreading, suckers on its own roots, well-branched. Medium, matte, medium green, attractive fall color foliage.
Height: 3' (90cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).
Growing:
Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , mildew resistant.
Breeder's notes:
Petal count variable, often higher in average to cooler conditions.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
First germination from chilled seed 12-8-06
Cuttings sent to Kathy Strong San Juan Capistrano, CA 10-17-11
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