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LedaSyn:
Painted Damask ARS Rating:
Class: Damask Date:
pre-1827 Breeder:
Blooms:
Medium-double Bloom Frequency:
Once. May repeat in the
fall. Color:
White blend.
Red-brown buds open to reveal a button eye with inner petals reflexing
into a ball. Milky white petals have a crimson edge. Fragrance:
Moderate fragrance Thorns:
Prickles. Foliage:
Foliage is dark green, downy and semi-glossy. Approximate Height:
3.5’ x 3’ Description and Care:
It sprawls but can be kept compact by pruning.
Hardy and disease resistant. Vigorous
growth. Comments:
Some class this with the Portlands.
It was named for the mythological Queen who was seduced by Zeus when he
appeared in the form of a swan. |
