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Rosa

'George Will'


George Will Rose




Origin:  A hybrid Rugosa shrub rose, possibly derived from R. woodsii, bred by Canadian Dr. Frank Leith Skinner in 1939 in Dropmore, Manitoba, Canada.
Family
Rosaceae
Genus
Rosa
Cultivar
'George Will'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
USDA Hardiness Zone
2b
Height
1.25 m
Spread
1.25 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Flower buds are quite long for a rose.
Flower Description
A deep ink, double flowering form with 17-25 petals per bloom, with a slight clove fragrance; sporadic repeat blooming during the season.
Notable Specimens
The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
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