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Rosa 'Scentsational'

 
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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Scentsational
Additional cultivar information: (aka SAVamor, SAVascent)
Registered or introduced: 1995

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Class:
Miniature

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Bloom Color:
Mauve and mauve blend (mb)

Bloom Shape:
Double
Tea shaped

Flower Fragrance:
Very Fragrant

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Habit:
Bush
Can be trained as a standard or tree form

Patent Information:
Patented

Other Details:
Prone to die-back

Pruning Instructions:
Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By tip layering

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 10, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

Mauve & mauve blend [m] blooms. Strong fragrance. Average diameter 3". Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit: Upright growth habit.
Height of 24" to 30" (60 to 75 cm).
Growing: Used for cut flower. Zone 5 and higher. Heat tolerant. Prefers full sun. Requires winter protection if temperatures drop below freezing. Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.


Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Grove City, Ohio



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