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Rose CatalogBreath of Life, large-flowered climber
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HARquanne
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Modern Rose, large-flowered climber "Breath of Life", introduced by Harkness & Co. Ltd in 1980, Usually is peach in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 8 - 9 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be climbing, upright, 150 - 200 cm in height, 125 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
High-center (Point)
Size
Height
150 - 200 cm
Width
125 cm
Bloom size
8 - 9 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
Although often sold as a climbing rose, Breath of Life is a branching, upright shrub that rarely exceeds 2 m unless trained against a wall. The blooms are very full and seldom open fully; they are pale coral with apricot tones, lighter toward the edges, later fading to porcelain pink. In half-open buds the color contrast is evident, with central petals twisted. The blooms are not self-cleaning; petals brown and are damaged by rain. Flowers usually appear singly, sometimes 2–3 together, on long, rigid stems, suitable for cutting.
The blooms are apricot, rounded, large (10–11 cm), and strongly scented. The bush is relatively low. The flowers are sensitive to rain; the variety is popular in England.
Firm, upright bush up to 3 m high. Classified among climbing roses, but can also be grown as a shrub. Large, double flowers are apricot when first opening, then become more pink.
The double apricot flowers of this variety are larger than typical for a pleached rose, but few in number. Inflorescences contain up to 3 flowers. The fragrance is light. For better flowering, plant near a warm wall in fertile soil. Shoots reach up to 3 m in length. The foliage is glossy, dark green.
The blooms are apricot, rounded, large (10–11 cm), and strongly scented. The bush is relatively low. The flowers are sensitive to rain; the variety is popular in England.
Firm, upright bush up to 3 m high. Classified among climbing roses, but can also be grown as a shrub. Large, double flowers are apricot when first opening, then become more pink.
The double apricot flowers of this variety are larger than typical for a pleached rose, but few in number. Inflorescences contain up to 3 flowers. The fragrance is light. For better flowering, plant near a warm wall in fertile soil. Shoots reach up to 3 m in length. The foliage is glossy, dark green.
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