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'Frere Roger' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Lukasz Rojewski
Bloom:
White to cream, blush . None to mild, spice fragrance. Average diameter 4". Small to medium, full (26-40 petals), in large clusters, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large, decorative, long buds.
Habit:
Arching. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: 1' to 22" (30 to 55cm). Width: 10" to 18" (25 to 45cm).
Growing:
Can be used for beds and borders or container rose. Hardy. flowers drop off cleanly. plant in partial shade for best color. rain tolerant. shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , rust resistant. 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.. Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
Breeder's notes:
Hybrid r.kordesii, floribunda. It grows well on own roots.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
This rose has been named to honor the memory of Roger Louis Schutz Marsauche - he was born on 12 May 1915 in Switzerland. Frere Roger was a founder of The Ecumencial Community in Taize,(village in the south of Burgundy). Brother Roger died by tragic death, murdred during the prayer on 16 August 2005.
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