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'Philippe Pétain' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Marlorena
HMF Ratings:
43 favorite votes. Average rating:
EXCELLENT-.
Class:
Climber, Hybrid Tea, Cl..
Bloom:
Carmine-red, copper highlights. Strong, damask fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Climbing, few or no prickles/thorns.
Growing:
USDA zone 7b and warmer. 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:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Used to be sold as Beales' M. Tillier. Henri Philippe Benoit Omer Joseph Pétain (April 24, 1856 Cauchy-à-la-Tour - July 23, 1951 Port-Joinville), French officer, politician, President of the "État français" (Vichy. 1940-1944).
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