'City of Christchurch' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Johno
ARS:
Orange-pink Hybrid Tea.
Exhibition name: City of Christchurch
Bloom:
Salmon-pink. Coral-vermilion. Pointed petals. Moderate fragrance. Small, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium.
Height: up to 43" (up to 110cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to rust . 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) .
Breeder's notes:
City of Christchurch - Macoffer - Nicknamed Offer.
Patents:
New Zealand - Patent No: 515 on 26 Jul 1990 Application No: ROS287 on 1 Jun 1988 Trade Name: City of Christchurch. PVR Terminated: July 26, 1998.
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