Granada
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Hybrid Tea
Hybrid Teas have
large blooms on strong stems that make excellent cut flowers.
These roses are suitable for beds, borders, and in some cases,
hedges. They are usually very fragrant. Hardiness
varies with the different varieties. Most are hardy in
zones 5 - 9. |
| Common
Name |
Granada |
| Classification |
Hybrid
Tea |
| Rating |
7.7 |
| Year
Introduced/ Discovered |
1963 |
| Color |
Red /
yellow |
| Average
Height and Width |
4' - 5' Tall
3' - 4' Wide
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| Number
of Petals |
25 -
30 |
| Exposure |
Full
Sun |
| Spacing
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3' -
4' |
| Fertilizing
|
Fertilize
in spring just before new growth begins. |
| Cold
Hardiness: |
Hardy
in zones 6 - 9 |
| Water
Use |
Keep
moist until completely established. Average water
needed during growing season |
| Resistance
to disease |
Ok,
but watch for mildew in cooler climates |
| Fragrance |
Yes,
strong rose fragrance |
| Foliage |
Dark
green, leathery |
| Growth |
Vigorous,
upright |
| Bloom |
Repeat,
blooms from spring - frost. Double, hi-centered, large
(4"-5" blooms) |
| History
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Parentage=
'Tiffany' x 'Cavalcade' "Grandmother" is
Charlotte Armstrong Other name: Donatella |
| Misc.
Information |
Often
has several blooms on long stems. Has won AARS in
1964 and Rose Fragrance medal in 1968. |
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