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Modern Rose, grandiflora "Mount Shasta", United States, introduced by Herbert C. Swim, Weeks Roses in 1963, Usually is white in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 12 - 13 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 100 - 120 cm in height, 100 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
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Mount Shasta is a strong-growing grandiflora that shows the traits of a tall hybrid tea. The buds are long and slender, and the blooms maintain their form as they open. Flowers start cup-shaped; later the petals curve downward, exposing the red stamens. At half bloom the flowers are light pink, then they quickly turn pure white. Blooms are usually borne singly on long, upright shoots, suitable for cutting. The foliage is large and dark, and the plant is erect.
Mount Shasta is a white rose. The buds are very large and pointed, opening to double flowers with 20–25 petals. Fragrant, cup-shaped blooms reach 12 cm in diameter and appear on very long stems, suitable for cutting. The foliage is leathery and grey-green. The shrub is strong and upright. The bloom colour is whiter than Tineke and Pascali. Used for wedding bouquets.