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• Confidence ® (hybrid tea, Meilland 1995)

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White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: MEIgafor

Bred by Alain Meilland (1940-....) (France, 1995).

Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.  

Pink edges.  None to mild fragrance.  35 petals.  Average diameter 5".  Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Short, few or no prickles/thorns.  Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: 28" to 31" (70 to 80cm).  

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  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) .  

United States - Patent No: PP 9,223  on  1 Aug 1995   VIEW USPTO PATENT
Application  on  28 Sep 1994

Carlton Rose Nursery says this rose is blush white with green edges... think 'Claudia' in white...