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'Oyster Pearl' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Beth's Northern CA Rose Garden
Bloom:
Light pink. Strong fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season, occasional repeat later in the season.
Habit:
Height: up to 5' (up to 150cm). Width: up to 4' (up to 120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 7b through 9b. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. 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) .
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Arena Rose Co.'s Catalog 2000 says Oyster Pearl is a beautiful rose that originated in Zimbabwe. Its pale cream-pink petals are dusted with a blush of deep pearl pink that emerges from the center.
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