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'Stephen F. Austin' rose Description
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HMF Ratings:
8 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Yellow blend Shrub. Registration name: Stephen F. Austin Exhibition name: Stephen F. Austin
Bloom:
White and yellow, ages to cream . Yellow upper, white reverse. Moderate fragrance. Average diameter 3". Medium to large, semi-double (9-16 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom.
Habit:
Tall, upright. Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: up to 6' (up to 185cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b and warmer. Can be used for garden or hedge. Hardy. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
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