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'ZLEPoltwo' rose Description
Photo courtesy of zlesak
ARS:
White, near white or white blend.
Bloom:
White. Moderate fragrance. 20 to 30 petals. Average diameter 1". Small, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered bloom form. Prolific, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Small, wide oval buds.
Habit:
Short, arching, bushy, thornless (or almost). Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4a through 10a. Can be used for beds and borders or container rose. Hardy. vigorous. Disease susceptibility: disease resistant, blackspot resistant, mildew resistant.
Patents:
Canada - Patent No: 6555 on 11 Feb 2022 Application No: 19-9895 on 17 May 2019 Breeder: David Zlesak, St. Paul, United States of America
The variety 'Zlepoltwo' originated from a controlled cross conducted by the breeder, David Zlesak, of River Falls, Wisconsin, USA. The cross was made in June 1998 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, USA between two unnamed proprietary parents. United States - Patent No: PP 31,106 on 26 Nov 2019 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication No: 16/350,689 on 20 Dec 2018
Notes:
Stems are near thornless, but there are prickles under the rachis/petiole. The dark foliage on a well nourished plant contrasts nicely with the white flowers. The small hips are attractive in fall and winter. It is very densely branched and blooms abundantly. The overall plant habit is mounded and very symmetrical.
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