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'Blanche Mallerin' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Margaret Furness
HMF Ratings:
33 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Blanche Mallerin
Bloom:
White, green highlights. Nasturtium fragrance. Moderate fragrance. 30 to 35 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Few or no prickles/thorns, upright. Glossy, leathery foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. 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.
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