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Rose CatalogHandel, large-flowered climber
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MACha
Haendel
McGredys Handel
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Modern Rose, large-flowered climber "Handel", Ireland, introduced by McGredy Roses in 1965, Usually is white, pink in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 9 - 10 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be climbing, bushy, 250 - 300 cm in height, 200 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
250 - 300 cm
Width
200 cm
Bloom size
9 - 10 cm
Buds / Stem
3-5
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
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Handel drew wide attention when first introduced. It was the first repeat-flowering climber with dark pink-edged petals reminiscent of Mme. A. Meilland and became the progenitor of a generation of low re-blooming roses for small gardens. The blooms open creamy white at first, with a pale yellow eye and a pale crimson stripe along the margin of every petal. The petals are wavy. Flowers are borne on long shoots in clusters of 3–9 and are suitable for cutting. They open from long, slender buds and are often shown at the half-open stage. The flowers change with weather: in cold conditions they burn out; in hot weather the colour intensifies and spreads into the pale areas of the petals, reducing contrast; in wet weather the petals turn brown. Foliage is dark green, glossy, and somewhat susceptible to black spot. Growth is slow, although a well-established bush continually produces new shoots.
Handel was the first hardy climber with bicoloured blooms: cream that fades to white with a crimson or pink edge. The half-open flower has a defined form, with particularly intense colour at the petal margins that emphasizes the outline. The petals are wavy. Flowers are medium to large (8–10 cm), terry (double), and fragrant. Handel performs best in cool, dry weather; more recent varieties include Harlekin and Antike 89.
As plants increase in size, the floral display becomes more prominent. The light pink blooms with a dark pink edge fade quickly when flowering in bright sun.
Flowers are medium-sized, high-centred, well-branched, almost terry, creamy white with a pink border around the petal edges. The variety is almost scentless. Repeat bloom is much weaker than the first flush. It is hardy and cold-tolerant, though susceptible to black spot.
A large-flowered variegated rose with terry blooms 8–10 cm across, initially glass-shaped and later cup-shaped. New flowers are creamy white with a yellow centre and a reddish-pink stripe around each petal edge. As blooms age, the band widens and petals may turn entirely pink, especially in heat. All flowering stages can be present on the bush simultaneously. The plant is branched, with rather stiff canes, reaching 3–4 metres in height. It contrasts clearly against light-coloured supports such as a white pole or a silver-grey wooden pergola. Disease resistance is moderate; it can be affected by black spot or powdery mildew.
Handel was the first hardy climber with bicoloured blooms: cream that fades to white with a crimson or pink edge. The half-open flower has a defined form, with particularly intense colour at the petal margins that emphasizes the outline. The petals are wavy. Flowers are medium to large (8–10 cm), terry (double), and fragrant. Handel performs best in cool, dry weather; more recent varieties include Harlekin and Antike 89.
As plants increase in size, the floral display becomes more prominent. The light pink blooms with a dark pink edge fade quickly when flowering in bright sun.
Flowers are medium-sized, high-centred, well-branched, almost terry, creamy white with a pink border around the petal edges. The variety is almost scentless. Repeat bloom is much weaker than the first flush. It is hardy and cold-tolerant, though susceptible to black spot.
A large-flowered variegated rose with terry blooms 8–10 cm across, initially glass-shaped and later cup-shaped. New flowers are creamy white with a yellow centre and a reddish-pink stripe around each petal edge. As blooms age, the band widens and petals may turn entirely pink, especially in heat. All flowering stages can be present on the bush simultaneously. The plant is branched, with rather stiff canes, reaching 3–4 metres in height. It contrasts clearly against light-coloured supports such as a white pole or a silver-grey wooden pergola. Disease resistance is moderate; it can be affected by black spot or powdery mildew.
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