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'Star Crossed' rose Description
Photo courtesy of a_carl76
Bloom:
Purple, light purple shading, white center, white reverse. Moderate, citrus, damask, rose, sweet fragrance. 8 to 20 petals. Average diameter 4". Medium, semi-double to double, open bloom form. Moderate, continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Medium buds.
Habit:
Bushy, compact, few or no prickles/thorns, upright, well-branched. Large, semi-glossy, dark green, edged purple-red foliage. 5 to 7 leaflets.
Height: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm). Width: 2' to 3' (60 to 90cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 5b and warmer. Can be used for container rose, cut flower, exhibition or garden. Flowers drop off cleanly. plant in partial shade for best color. rain tolerant. shade tolerant. Disease susceptibility: 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. Can be grown in the ground or in a container (container requires winter protection).
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
First planted in the ground: July 2016
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