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'Sacred Heart' rose Description
 Photo courtesy of JdR
HMF Ratings:
35 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.
Bloom:
Cream. Mild fragrance. 40 to 45 petals. Average diameter 4.75". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large, long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Bushy, upright. Large, semi-glossy, dark green, dense, leathery foliage. Height of 32" to 35" (80 to 90 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower, garden or landscape. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant. 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) .
Notes:
Princess Caroline of Monaco was born on January 23, 1957.
Participated in the 1988 Monza Competition (Source: Website Roseto Niso Fumagalli.)
Cameo Cream was removed from the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens (ARBG) Display Trial because its trial period expired.
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