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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Brandy
Additional cultivar information: (aka AROcad)
Hybridized by Swim & Christensen; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1981
 One vendor has this plant for sale.
Class:
Hybrid Tea
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 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)
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:
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:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
By grafting
By budding
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| By Kelli
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Profile:4 positives
No neutrals
1 negative
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating |
Author |
Comment |
| Negative |
Gindee77 |
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. |
| Positive |
Kelli |
On May 25, 2005, Kelli from Los Angeles (Canoga Park), CA
(Zone 10a) wrote:Grows well here. Not prone to chlorosis. I like the fruity fragrance. |
| Positive |
hanna1 |
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. |
| Positive |
JackAndJean |
On Jul 13, 2005, JackAndJean from Ontario, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:Eyecatching apricot color and wonderful large buds and blooms. Color holds best in our climate when this plant gets filtered afternoon shade. |
| Positive |
plantoid |
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.
Steve |
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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
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