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"Star of the Ink" rose Description
Photo courtesy of Poesie
Bloom:
Violet-red and carmine-red, lighter center, darker streaks, stripes, flecks. Strong, honey, lemon, vanilla fragrance. Average diameter 4". Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), cupped, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium buds.
Habit:
Tall, arching, armed with thorns / prickles, lax. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 47" to 4'11" (120 to 150cm).
Growing:
Can be used for garden. Hardy. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant, very blackspot resistant.. 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.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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