Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Medium red
Extra Bloom Info: In clusters
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Growth Habit: Very short, 14-18 inches tall
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Ralph S. Moore, 1956
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 14-18 inches
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Location: Rosemont, Ontario
Date: June
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: May 2013
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: September 11, 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: September 01, 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: September 03, 2011
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 31, 2015
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 08, 2014

Date: 2009-11-05
Photo courtesy Antique Rose Emporium. Used with permission.
Comments:
  • Posted by Calif_Sue (Sebastopol, CA - Zone 9a) on Feb 11, 2013 11:39 AM concerning plant:
    Noted by Antique Rose Emporium:
    This trouble-free rose blooms constantly with small, double, scarlet flowers with pointed petals that show a base of white. The flowers are lightly scented of apples. The bush is sturdy and vigorous with neat, dark green foliage."

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