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Photo courtesy of David Elliott
ARS:
Light pink Hybrid Tea. Registration name: Alice
Bloom:
Light pink. None / no fragrance. 45 to 50 petals. Average diameter 4". Borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long buds.
Habit:
Large, light green foliage. Height of 4' 1" to 4' 7" (125 to 140 cm). Width of 39" to 47" (100 to 120 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or exhibition. 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) .
Notes:
Mr. Allender named this rose after his wife, Alice.
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