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■(TB) 'Rose Caress'

1977, Brown

'Rose Caress' (Opal Brown, R. 1977). Seedling# 73-15E1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Light neyron rose (RHS 56C) self; poppy red beard; ruffled, fluted and crimped. ((Involving pinks x 'Chinese Coral') x 'Flaming Heart') X 'Sweet 'N' Lovely'. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.

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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing ROSE CARESS (0. L. Brown '77). TB, 34", EM. Flowers light Neyron rose-a lovely, clean blue-pink. Well rounded, closed standards and wide, flaring falls with poppy red beards. Ruffled edges are fluted and crimped. Excellent branching, long flowering period. Sdlg. 73-15El. ((Involved pinks x Chinese Coral) x Flaming Heart) X Sweet 'N' Lovely. $25.00. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Here
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.

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I Attachment Action Size Date Who Comment
RoseCaressBHI.JPGJPG RoseCaressBHI.JPG manage 1 MB 02 Feb 2017 - 15:25 Main.Betsy881 Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden
rosecaress02.JPGJPG rosecaress02.JPG manage 69 K 18 May 2014 - 14:03 Main.TLaurin Photo by Don McQueen,London, Ont. Canada Zone5.
rosecaress5.JPGJPG rosecaress5.JPG manage 177 K 02 Jul 2023 - 12:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
rosecaress50.JPGJPG rosecaress50.JPG manage 182 K 02 Jul 2023 - 12:00 Main.TLaurin Photo by Delane Langton-Eagle Ridge Iris Gardens
rosecaress_jb.jpgjpg rosecaress_jb.jpg manage 30 K 03 May 2013 - 19:55 Main.Harloiris photo Wilson Banner Ranch Iris Garden
Topic revision: r15 - 02 Jul 2023, Harloiris
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