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'American Home' rose Description
Photo courtesy of NRX
Bloom:
Dark red. Strong fragrance. 30 petals. Average diameter 4.5". Large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Ovoid buds.
Habit:
Medium, upright. Leathery foliage.
Height: 4'11" (150cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. 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.
Patents:
United States - Patent No: PP 2,096 on 3 Oct 1961 VIEW USPTO PATENTApplication on 25 Nov 1960
Notes:
Parentage is reversed in the references
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