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'Fragrant Charm 86' rose Description
 Photo courtesy of brigitta jensen
HMF Ratings:
99 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.
Bloom:
Dark red. Strong, spice, sweet fragrance. 30 to 35 petals. Average diameter 5". Large, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height of 30" to 47" (75 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 30" (60 to 75 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b 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. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
Patents:
Germany - Patent No: 839 823 New Zealand - Patent No: 479 on 18 Jul 1989 Application No: ROS275 on 29 Feb 1988 Trade Name: Royal William.
Notes:
Royal William was removed from the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens (ARBG) Display Trial because its trial period expired.
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