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'Midnight Blue ™' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Rosie Philips
HMF Ratings:
105 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Shrub. Registration name: WEKfabpurExhibition name: Midnight Blue ™
Bloom:
Purple, lighter reverse. Strong, clove, spice fragrance. 17 to 25 petals. Average diameter 2.75". Small to medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Short, bushy, compact, thornless (or almost). Medium, semi-glossy, light green foliage.
Height: 2' to 32" (60 to 80cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b through 9b. Can be used for beds and borders, container rose, cut flower or garden. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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.
Breeder's notes:
Color: Flower deep velvet purple, reverse slightly lighter than the upper surface.
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 16,623 on 6 Jun 2006 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication on 15 Oct 2004
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