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'Top Meillandina ®' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jean Marion
Bloom:
Vermilion, red reverse. None / no fragrance. 40 to 45 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Large, very full (41+ petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage. Height of 10" to 2' (25 to 60 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. Heat tolerant. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to blackspot , susceptible to Mildew. 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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