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Modern Rose, hybrid tea "New Zealand", New Zealand, introduced by McGredy Roses in 1989, Usually is blush pink in color, high-center (point) bloom shape, blooms 10 - 12 cm in size, has 1 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 100 - 120 cm in height, 80 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 5 from -29°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew, good for cutting.
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Sam McGrady assigned the rose a double name, Aotearoa New Zealand, in recognition of Māori and European culture in his home country. Buds are glass-shaped, dense, and pink, opening to large, richly fragrant, pale pink blooms. On close inspection, the upper surfaces of the petals are soft pink, while the undersides are slightly deeper, with a peachy-pink cast; occasional uneven coloration occurs. Flowers are large and borne singly or in clusters of 3–7 on long, straight shoots. Foliage is dark, glossy, and shows disease resistance; flowering is nearly continuous.
The coloring is pale pink, more intense on the outer side of the flower. Rain may cause some discoloration of the soft petals. Blooms are large yet comprise only 35 petals, glass-shaped, up to 10 cm in diameter. The rose is grown mainly for its strong fragrance. Flowering is fairly abundant, with blooms appearing singly or in small clusters. The bush is upright, narrow, branching from the base, reaching 1.1 m in height and 75 cm in width. It performs poorly in shade. In cold regions, survival requires the most careful protection. Leaves are large and firm, forming dense cover. The variety is disease resistant, though powdery mildew may occur late in the season.
This rose bears large, delicately pink, well-formed flowers that appear one at a time on long, straight shoots. The flowers have 30–35 petals and exude a strong honey fragrance. The foliage is glossy, dark green; the bush is strong, erect, and well structured. It prefers stable, warm temperatures. In the garden, the shrub typically requires about a year to establish fully.