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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Brandy Additional cultivar information: (PP5168, aka AROcad) Hybridized by Swim & Christensen; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1981
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)
Bloom Color: Apricot and apricot blend (ab)
Bloom Shape: Double Reflexed Tea shaped
Flower Fragrance: Very Fragrant
Bloom Time: Blooms repeatedly
Habit: Bush
Patent Information: Non-patented
Other Details: Susceptible to black spot Susceptible to mildew Stems are moderately thorny
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings By grafting By budding
On Sep 9, 2009, BajaBlue from Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I have grown many many
varieties of roses mostly
patented, and of all, this
one had some of the largest
blooms of all. Even when
recently planted and less
than a foot tall, while very
young, it was constanly
covered with huge blooms !
On Mar 5, 2007, plantoid from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
I have this gorgeous rose in a standard form. In the three years I have experience with it, it has never had any fungal disease or insect infestation. That's totally strange considering I have a sprinkler system and the area I live in has almost daily morning fog and heavy dew. Outdoor relative humidity in my area during the growing season averages around 55% to 60%.
The only real negative is that it only puts on a singular spectacular show in late spring/early summer lasting about 4 weeks, but doesn't repeat blooming during the growing season. It's planted right next to some junipers. The non-repeat blooming could be caused by the junipers sucking both water and nutrients from the soil around this rose tree.
On Jul 13, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
Getting ready to bloom, no problem with diseases yet, It was a gift from a neighbor moving. I can't wait for it to bloom! Fragrance on the tag shows the fragrance as mild tea. so from what I read above, should be a nice addition to my yard. Tag also shows it as not being hardy and best when cool. I have it in the hot sun, and so far, so good.
On May 1, 2005, Gindee77 from Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:
This is a lovely rose but it didn't do well in my zone5 garden. It winter-killed even with protection.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Berkeley, California Canoga Park, California Castro Valley, California (2 reports) Emeryville, California Merced, California Ontario, California San Jose, California Thousand Oaks, California Minneapolis, Minnesota Mission, Texas
3 members have or want this plant for trade.
