The fragrant, full double flower opens in shades of light pink and cream, a unique and attractive combination of color. Broad guards surround a collar of cream colored petalodes and a heavy cluster of pink inner petals. It is thickly furnished with petals creating a high silhouette bloom that appears to be taller than wide. The flower is of exceptional form, heavy substance, and exquisite rose fragrance. The bush has a very satisfying plant habit, it is quite vigorous and a dependable bloomer. It produces ample color on a tall bush within a few years of planting. Long stems lean with the heavy flower. Mechanical support is suggested if grown in the viewed landscape. It is an excellent cut flower garden variety that furnishes fine stems for the vase.
Awards, Best Use & Distinctions
Best Cut®; Heirloom variety; rose fragrance; general garden and landscape use; perennial border; cut flower garden; deer resistant; cutter in commercial use.
Basic Growing Requirements
Full Sun. Water as needed, sensitive to overwatering and waterlog conditions. Soil pH 6.5-7. Fertile, well-draining soil.
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