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'Phantom of the Opera' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Cliff's High Desert Garden Archival Dec, 2011 last updated 101812
Bloom:
Scarlet, yellow stamens. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 2.75". Large, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, ruffled bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.
Habit:
Arching, mounded, spreading. Large, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 6'7" (200cm). Width: 6'7" (200cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 10b. Can be used for garden, ground cover or hedge. 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.
Breeder's notes:
Phantom - Maccatsan. Nicknamed Cats & Dogs.
Patents:
New Zealand - Patent No: PP951 on 8 May 1995 Application No: ROS449 on 19 May 1993 Trade Name: Phantom
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