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'Katharina Zeimet' rose Description
'Katharina Zeimet' rose photo
Photo courtesy of Christina i Taxinge, Sweden
Availability:
Commercially available
Synonyms:
HMF Ratings:
37 favorite votes.  
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.  
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Polyantha.
Registration name: Katharina Zeimet
Exhibition name: Katharina Zeimet
Origin:
Bred by Peter Lambert (Germany, before 1901).
Introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in before 1921 as 'Katharina Zeimet'.
Class:
Polyantha.  
Bloom:
White.  Pure white.  Moderate fragrance.  Small, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters bloom form.  Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season.  
Habit:
Short, bushy, upright.  Medium green, dense foliage.  

Height: 1' to 2' (30 to 60cm).  Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer.  Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden.  Hardy.  vigorous.  
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Ploidy:
Diploid
Notes:
According to Lambert-expert Dorothea Jungen, 'Katharina Zeimet' and 'Schneewittchen' in commerce are mislabeled (juxtaposed). See drawing from "Rosenzeitung". 'Schneewittchen' prominently shows ist golden Stamens, while 'Katharina Zeimet' is more double.
Schneewittchen and Katharina Zeimet
 
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