• WELtop

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Orange or orange-red Mini-Flora.
Registration name: WELtop
Exhibition name: Rocky Top

Bred by Verlie W., Jr. Wells (United States, 2004).
Introduced in United States by Wells Mid-South Roses in 2003 as 'Rocky Top'.

Mini-Flora, Patio.  

Orange-red, lighter reverse.  None to mild fragrance.  Average diameter 3".  Medium, double (17-25 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Tall, upright.  Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower, exhibition or garden.  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..  

High center, exhibition, holds well.