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'Silver Shadows' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Beth's Northern CA Rose Garden
HMF Ratings:
15 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Silver Shadows
Class:
Hybrid Tea. Buck Roses Collection.
Bloom:
Mauve or purple blend. Strong, citrus fragrance. Average diameter 3". Double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 9b. 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.
Notes:
'Silver Shadows' and 'Blue Skies' were said to be sibling roses. However the parentage is different in both roses.
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