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'Australian Centenary of Federation' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Jay-Jay
HMF Ratings:
28 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
Bloom:
Red. Moderate fragrance. Average diameter 4.25". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, upright. Medium, glossy, dark green foliage.
Height: up to 32" (up to 80cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6a and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Hardy. heat tolerant. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. 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) .
Patents:
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