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"Old Blush Cl."

Class: Cl. China

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Photo © Barrie Collins (Timeless Roses)
Garden Map Location # 63

 

Color: Pink-dark pink blend
Blooms: Profuse small, loose semi-double, variable lilac pink to dark pink, large clusters, reliable repeat, long season
Foliage:
Fragrance: Quite fragrant
Size (H x W): 20 x ?
Growth Habit: Climbing, full, upright
Cultivation: Excellent disease resistance, climbs if trained, should be planted and allowed to fend for itself.
Not Hardy North of: Zone 6
Origins: China, 1789
Parentage:
Notes: Many roses trace their lineage to Old Blush. It is a pivotal rose in the history of the species' cultivation. It is highly recommended that rose gardeners find a place for this historic and beautiful plant in their gardens.Hips are excellent.

 
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