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• DELviola

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Mauve or mauve blend Shrub.
Registration name: DELviola

Bred by G. Delbard (France, 1996).

Hybrid Tea, Shrub.  

Deep pink.  Lilac-pink.  Strong, citrus, fruity, tangerine fragrance.  Large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Height of 31" to 35" (80 to 90 cm).  Width of 20" to 2' (50 to 60 cm).

USDA zone 5b and warmer.  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. .  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.  Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..  Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .