'BCG2' Rose

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'BCG2' rose Description

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Photo courtesy of Robert Neil Rippetoe

Availability:

Breeding stock only

HMF Ratings:

3 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Peter G. Harris (United States, 2000).

Class:

Shrub.

Bloom:

Deep pink. Strong, old rose fragrance. 25 to 40 petals. Average diameter 3.5". Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Tall, arching. Large, semi-glossy, medium green, leathery foliage. 3 to 7 leaflets.

Height: 8' to 12' (245 to 365cm). Width: 8' to 10' (245 to 305cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 3a and warmer. Prune dead wood. This rose blooms on old wood.

Breeder's notes:

This is a very old-fashioned looking rose, with long arching canes that bloom in clusters of 3-7 at the axils. It blooms prolifically in mid-spring. It is hardy in the Edmonton, Alberta area, and so are its seedlings. Some of its self-pollinated seedlings repeat their bloom throughout the season. In wet weather it does get some blackspot but tolerates it well. It forms many decorative dark orange, vase-shaped hips. The buds may open only partially in rainy weather.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Carefree Beauty × Commander Gillette

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