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'Safrano' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Dirk Rojahn
HMF Ratings:
74 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
Apricot or apricot blend Tea. Registration name: Safrano
Bloom:
Yellow, apricot shading, ages to buff . Strong fragrance. 22 petals. Medium to large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Reddish-purple foliage. Height of 6' 7" to 9' 10" (200 to 300 cm). Width of 6' 7" to 9' 10" (200 to 300 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 9b. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. heat tolerant. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant.
Notes:
Parentage uncertain, see References. The attribution of the pollen parent to 'Desprez' is of recent origin (1941). Despite some sources 'Aimée Plantier' was a rose distinct from 'Safrano'. In Italy, 'Marie van Houtte' is often confused with 'Safrano'
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