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'Sweet Cassandra' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Junie Burns
ARS:
Red blend Miniature. Registration name: Sweet Cassandra Exhibition name: Sweet Cassandra
Bloom:
Red, white center, white reverse. Mild, sweet fragrance. 5 to 7 petals. Small to medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, flat bloom form. Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Small, fragrant buds.
Habit:
Medium, bushy, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 28" (70cm). Width: 42" (105cm).
Growing:
Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, garden, hedge or landscape. Hardy. vigorous. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, blackspot resistant, very mildew resistant, very rust 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.
Breeder's notes:
Sweet Cassandra is a fast growing rose that would make a nice short border or hedge and be great for landscaping. she doesn't require a lot of care or spraying to stay healthy.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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