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Average rating: EXCELLENT-.  

Medium pink Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Sweet Surrender

Bred by O.L. Weeks (1912-2002) (United States, 1983).

Hybrid Tea.  

Pink.  Strong, old rose, tea fragrance.  40 petals.  Average diameter 5".  Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Height: 42" (105cm).  Width: 30" (75cm).

USDA zone 7b and warmer.  Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant.  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.  Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .  

United States - Patent No: PP 5,130   VIEW USPTO PATENT

James Pius writes: 'Sweet Surrender' was certainly a sweet surprise when she flowered! Each bloom is between 4-6". I find the fragrance of 'Sweet Surrender' is more intense and sweeter than of it's parent, 'Tiffany'. Considering 'Tiffany' is noted for its fragrance, it's not easily outdone, but I'm not complaining! I especially love the silvery pink blooms as they seem to shimmer in the sunlight. The open flower is more ruffled and relaxed than 'Tiffany' but truly a sublime specimen for any garden. 'Sweet Surrender' is just as healthy as 'Tiffany' and just as tall. They make great companions in the garden. 'Sweet Surrender' makes for a great cut flower, too. It's quite the fantastic rose as it seems to have everything going for it!!