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HMF Ratings:
297 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Class:
Climber, Large-Flowered Climber.
Bloom:
Cream, carmine-pink edges. Moderate fragrance. 55 to 60 petals. Average diameter 3". Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped, globular bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, climbing. Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 39" to 12' (100 to 365 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 9b. Can be used for cut flower, garden, landscape or pillar. Vigorous. heat tolerant. rain tolerant. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 6,892 on 4 Jul 1989 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 07/187,312 on 28 Apr 1988 The patent application describes MEIviolin as a climbing shrub.
Notes:
Meilland also introduced a Hybrid Tea in 1950, 'Eden,' which produced a climbing sport that was introduced in Europe in 1962. These are both different from Pierre de Ronsard. Participated in the 1987 Monza Competition. (Source: Website Roseto Niso Fumagalli.)
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