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'Dorothy Perkins' rose Description
 Photo courtesy of Henrique Rodrigues
ARS:
Light pink Hybrid Wichurana.
Class:
Hybrid Wichurana, Rambler.
Bloom:
Salmon-pink, ages to darker . Mild fragrance. up to 40 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Small, full (26-40 petals), in large clusters, flat bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.
Habit:
Climbing. Small, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height of 10' to 20' (305 to 610 cm). Width of up to 8' (up to 245 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b through 9b. Very vigorous. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection). Prune right after flowering is finished. |
