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'California Rose' Description
Photo courtesy of Meetza
Origin:
Introduced by Unknown in 1878 as ' Rosa californica Cham. & Schlecht.'.
Bloom:
Pink. Strong, cinnamon, clove, spice fragrance. 5 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Small, single (4-8 petals), in large clusters bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.
Habit:
Arching, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, suckers on its own roots, upright. Medium, matte foliage. 7 to 9 leaflets.
Height: 3' to 7' (90 to 215cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous. produces decorative hips. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.. Needs little care; relatively disease-free and quite hardy.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
If you know the parentage of this rose, or other details, please contact us.
Notes:
Section Cinnamomeae. Reseeds easily. Easy to propagate from suckers.
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