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'Boule de Neige' rose Description
Photo courtesy of DistantDrummer
HMF Ratings:
72 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Noisette. Registration name: Boule de Neige Exhibition name: Boule de Neige
Class:
Bourbon, Hybrid Perpetual, Noisette.
Bloom:
White, green shading. Moderate fragrance. Average diameter 2.5". Medium to large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in large clusters, cupped, globular, rosette, scalloped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Glossy, dark green, dense foliage. Height of 4' to 9' 10" (120 to 300 cm). Width of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 10b. 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.
Notes:
The bush of 'Boule de Neige' is higher than wider. Refer photo comments. The synonym 'Perle des Blanches' for 'Ball of Snow' is incorrect.
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