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Rose CatalogArethusa, china/bengale
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Old Garden Rose, china/bengale "Arethusa", United Kingdom, introduced by William Paul in 1903, Usually is pink, ivory in color, pompon bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 8 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has light fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 100 cm in height, 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Pompon
Size
Height
100 cm
Width
100 cm
Bloom size
8 cm
Buds / Stem
3-5
Petal Count
Very full
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Buds are deep apricot or orange, opening to pale pastel pink blooms that continue to lighten as they fade. Petals are twisted at the sides. Light fragrance. 20 to 40 petals. Average flower diameter 8 cm. Flowers carried in clusters (inflorescences). Blooms in waves through the season. Compact shrub. Dark green foliage. Height 100 cm. Width 100 cm. USDA zone 7b–10b. Diploid.
Aretusa, also Arethusa, is a nymph in Greek mythology who turned into a spring.
Aretusa, also Arethusa, is a nymph in Greek mythology who turned into a spring.
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