'Little Grey Pearl' Rose

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'Little Grey Pearl' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Cori Ann - Norcal hot and dry 9b

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• 60-03-01
• LGP1

HMF Ratings:

14 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

Origin:

Bred by Paul Barden (United States, 2003).
Introduced in United States by Rogue Valley Roses in 2010 as 'Little Grey Pearl'.

Class:

Miniature.

Bloom:

A cool lavender/grey occasionally showing a tan center.. None to mild fragrance. 35 to 55 petals. Average diameter 1.5". Small to medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. Small, rounded buds.

Habit:

Short, bushy. Small, semi-glossy, dark green foliage.

Height: 6" to 1' (15 to 30cm). Width: 6" to 1' (15 to 30cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for container rose. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to disease.

Breeder's notes:

Excellent blooms, fascinating color, but lacks vigor, I find.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Sequoia Ruby × Muriel (Hybrid Bracteata, Moore, 1989)

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