Rosa 'MEIzincaro' (Peter Mayle™ Romantica® Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'MEIzincaro'
SynonymsRosa 'Peter Mayle'; Rosa 'First Blush'
Registered NameRomantica®
Tradmarked NamePeter Mayle™™
Patent NumberPP#11660
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginHybridized by Alain Meilland in France, prior to 1998 and introduced by Meilland International in 2003 as 'First Blush'. Introduced in United States by Conard-Pyle (Star Roses) in 2003 as 'Peter Mayle'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 9a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-30
Height0.8 - 1.2 m
Spread0.6 - 0.8 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA hybrid tea rose.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeBeds and borders, cut flowers, rose gardens, informal gardens, city and courtyard gardens or as a specimen.
CultivationPlant in full to partial sun in moist but well-drained soil. Apply a slow release fertilizer in early spring just as leaves emerge. Prune old flowers to encourage re-blooming.
PestsCan be affected by diseases such as black spot, rose rust, or powdery mildew but each are highly unlikely.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust, upright-growing, slightly woody, glaborous medium green to reddish-green stems that don characteristic reddish-green thorns.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSingle deep pink flower buds appearing terminally.
Leaf DescriptionFinely-serrated, simple-pinnate medium to deep green leaves.
Flower DescriptionShowy terminal blooms, composed of 26-40 loosely-arranged in cupped whorls of delicate, broad heart-shaped medium pink to deep pink petals.

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