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Crimson Glory
Arbor - Red on post RHS
Modern · Hybrid Tea
Breeder
Breeder: Wilhelm J.H. Kordes II
Country: Germany
Year: 1935
Characteristics
Color: Dark red
Bloom: Crimson, purple shading. Strong, clove, damask, rose fragrance. 22 to 30 petals. Average diameter 5". Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds.
Growing: USDA zone 4b through 9b. Can be used for beds and borders or cut flower. Vigorous. Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
Notes
Dark red with purple shading, strong clove, damask, rose fragrance. 22 to 30 petals. Average diameter 5". Very large, very double, borne mostly solitary, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Long, pointed buds. USDA zone 4b through 9b. Can be used for beds and borders or cut flower. Vigorous. Susceptible to Mildew.