Rosa 'Peace' (Peace Hybrid Tea Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Peace'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginMeilland, 1945.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 30
Height120 - 180 cm
Spread90 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis legendary rose was given its name from the Second World War. Quite suitable as the large fragrant flowers in gentle colours of cream, soft yellow and light pink are among the most disease resistant roses around.
LandscapeSuitable as a border or hedge plant.
CultivationRequires moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils in full sun.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionDark green and glossy foliage.
Flower DescriptionLarge blooms.
Colour DescriptionGold, light pink or yellow.

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