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'Margaret Merril' rose Description
Photo courtesy of olga topalova
HMF Ratings:
76 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Floribunda. Registration name: HARkulyExhibition name: Margaret Merril
Bloom:
White or white blend, pink center. Strong, citrus, spice fragrance. 18 to 29 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Height of 30" to 5' (75 to 150 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 10b. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot . 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) . Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
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