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'Paloma' rose Description
'Paloma (hybrid tea, Swim&Weeks, 1968)' rose photo
Photo courtesy of David Elliott
Availability:
Commercially available
HMF Ratings:
7 favorite votes.  
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Paloma (hybrid tea, Swim&Weeks, 1968)
Exhibition name: Paloma
Origin:
Bred by Swim & Weeks (United States, 1968).
Introduced in United States by Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, Inc. in 1968 as 'Paloma'.
Class:
Hybrid Tea.  
Bloom:
White or white blend.  None to mild fragrance.  Average diameter 4.75".  Large, borne mostly solitary, high-centered to cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  Medium, long, pointed buds.  
Habit:
Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, upright, well-branched.  Large, dark green, leathery foliage.  
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Can be used for cut flower or garden.  Vigorous.  heat tolerant.  Disease susceptibility: very mildew resistant.  
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 2,853  on  31 Dec 1968   VIEW USPTO PATENT
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