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Rambling Rose "Rosa City of York"
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Rambling rose City of York, originally name "Direktor Benschop". Bred in Germany in 1945 by Mathias Tantau.
The key characteristics of "City of York" are shown below:
FLOWERS
Colour White with strong golden centre when open
Type Semi-double
Scent Strong
Frequency Single flush with a few later flowers
When June
BUSH
Rose type Rambling
Leaves Glossy dark Green
Height 6m (20ft)
Spread 3m (10ft)
OTHER
Hardiness UK Australia Fully hardy
USDA Zones Rosa City of York is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)
Awards
City of York has been awarded the following:
None
Parentage Professor Gnau x Dorothy Perkins
Available from in UK Peter Beales
Available in USA from Old Heirloom Roses (Canada but ships to USA)
Available in Australia from Not available online
COMMENTS The rose City of York prefers part shade which also helps tom retain the flower colour.
A very strong grower with a strong scent. A fully grown specimen in flower will fill the air with a delicious fragrance.
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