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'Old Velvet Moss' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jay-Jay
HMF Ratings:
104 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Bloom:
Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. up to 50 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Large, very full (41+ petals), old-fashioned, quartered bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Mossed buds.
Habit:
Tall, arching. Matte, medium green foliage. Height of 6' to 8' (185 to 245 cm). Width of up to 5' (up to 150 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 4b and warmer. Can be trained as a climber. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. Prune after flowering is finished. Prune lightly until this rose gets established (about two years), then prune it back by about a third..
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