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White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Garden Party

Bred by Herbert C. Swim (United States, 1959).
Introduced in United States by Armstrong Roses as 'Garden Party'.

Hybrid Tea.  

White or white blend, pink edges.  Flowers pale yellow to white, often tinged with light pink.  Mild fragrance.  28 petals.  Average diameter 4.75".  Very large, full (26-40 petals), high-centered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Height of 3' to 6' 7" (90 to 200 cm).  Width of 2' (60 cm).

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew.  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) .  

United States - Patent No: PP 1,814   VIEW USPTO PATENT

Nigel Pratt of Tasman Bay Roses says this rose has creamy-white flowers edged with pink...