Green Guide: Cape Diamond

This double-flowered variety has the look of an old-fashioned rose.

Name: Cape Diamond rose.

Description: Cape Diamond has old-fashioned, pure-pink flowers. The double flowers have a petal count of more than 35. Foliage is a rugosa-like green-gray, which contrasts well with the flowers.

Habit: Plants are vigorous and can be grown as a large, spreading shrub or they can be trained as a climber.

Attributes: Cape Diamond emits a sweet and spicy fragrance. It’s resistant to black spot, powdery mildew, rust and downy mildew.

Hardiness: This variety was bred in Canada, which makes it quite hardy and ideal for Northern climates. It’s hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 3.

For more: Weeks Wholesale Rose Grower, www.weeksroses.com.
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