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'Dr. Eileen O'Neil' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Michelle Hill's Garden
ARS:
Pink blend Floribunda. Registration name: HARjelly
Bloom:
Pink blend. Average diameter 3". Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height: 39" (100cm). Width: 2' (60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Disease susceptibility: very 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.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
According to Harkness Roses' Autumn 2000/Spring 2001 Catalog, this rose was named to honor the work carried out by Dr. Eileen O'Neil, in her capacity as pediatrician for 35 years. In addition to her dedication to her work, Dr. O'Neil has always made it her priority and had an unparalleled ability to care for others. The color of the blooms of 'Dr. Eileen O'Neil' is predominatly reddish salmon pink. The foliage is healthy. Harkness recommends this rose for tough positions.
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