'Africa Star' Rose

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'Africa Star' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of jedmar

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

13 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Afrika Star
Exhibition name: Africa Star, Afrika Star

Origin:

Bred by Mrs. Olga West (Zimbabwe, 1965).
Introduced in Australia by East Malvern "Idaho" Nurseries in 1966 as 'Africa Star'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Mauve. 65 petals. Average diameter 3.75". Large, full (26-40 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Bushy. Medium green foliage.
Height of up to 4¼' (up to 130 cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Parentage:

Notes:

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