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'MACmooblu' rose Description
Photo courtesy of David Elliott
Bloom:
Mauve or purple blend, darker reverse, ages to lighter . None / no fragrance. 40 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Large, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, in large clusters, classic hybrid tea bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, bushy. Large, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 37" to 4'11" (95 to 150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , susceptible to rust . Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . 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. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Patents:
New Zealand - Patent No: 760 on 26 May 1993 Application No: ROS375 on 26 Apr 1991 Trade Name: Moody Blues.
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