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Photo courtesy of Byrnes, Robert L.
Bloom:
Purple blend on petal surface and russet-plum blend on reverse overall aging to purple-mauve. Mild to strong fragrance. Average diameter 3.25". Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, cupped bloom form. Moderate, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium buds.
Habit:
Thornless (or almost), upright, well-branched. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green, maroon highlights foliage.
Growing:
Can be used for garden, landscape, shrub or specimen. Can be grown as a shrub. flowers drop off cleanly. plant in partial shade for best color. produces decorative hips. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant.
Breeder's notes:
Fertile as a pollen and as a seed parent. Sets hips
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Rooted plant sent to Michael Garhart. Cuttings sent to Robert Rippetoe.
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