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'Betty Boop ™' rose Description
Photo courtesy of margaret j. hayward
HMF Ratings:
69 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
Yellow blend Floribunda. Registration name: WEKplapicExhibition name: Betty Boop ™
Bloom:
Red and white, red edges, lemon-yellow stamens. Strong, fruity fragrance. 6 to 12 petals. Average diameter 4". Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Habit:
Medium, bushy, dense, rounded. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage. Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 10b. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. 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. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
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