Buff Beauty
Hybrid Musk
Origin - Bentall, 1939
Parentage - 'William Allen Richardson' x unknown
Color - Yellow/apricot
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 4' - 6' h. x 4' - 6' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Very Good
Hardiness - Zone 6
This gorgeous rose begins as buff yellow and matures to a rich apricot hue. Good roses in this color range are hard to come by - most fade in the sunlight and many are disease prone or not very hardy. Buff Beauty's color holds well and as the blooms do begin to fade, there are plenty of others waiting to open. This rose can be grown as a climber (reaching to 12 feet), however, some canes will be shorter than others and may have to be trimmed off in order to achieve satisfying results. If you decide to grow it as a shrub, as I do, give it plenty of room. It sends out long arching branches and looks somewhat like a giant spider spreading its tentacles. An expanse of 5 feet in height and 8 feet in width can be expected. Other good qualities is attractive medium green foliage, strong fragrance and repeat blooms. One of my personal favorites!
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Hybrid Musk
Origin - Bentall, 1939
Parentage - 'William Allen Richardson' x unknown
Color - Yellow/apricot
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Moderate
Size - 4' - 6' h. x 4' - 6' w. (shrub)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - Yes
Disease resistance - Very Good
Hardiness - Zone 6
This gorgeous rose begins as buff yellow and matures to a rich apricot hue. Good roses in this color range are hard to come by - most fade in the sunlight and many are disease prone or not very hardy. Buff Beauty's color holds well and as the blooms do begin to fade, there are plenty of others waiting to open. This rose can be grown as a climber (reaching to 12 feet), however, some canes will be shorter than others and may have to be trimmed off in order to achieve satisfying results. If you decide to grow it as a shrub, as I do, give it plenty of room. It sends out long arching branches and looks somewhat like a giant spider spreading its tentacles. An expanse of 5 feet in height and 8 feet in width can be expected. Other good qualities is attractive medium green foliage, strong fragrance and repeat blooms. One of my personal favorites!
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