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Gift of Life Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Gift of Life'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 10
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Fragrant flowers
Bloom Time:May to September
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Gift of Life Rose is a highly desirable soft golden yellow hybrid T rose variant, whose flowers are lightly tinged with light pink.

  Morphology:
This deciduous scrub grows to height of 5 feet with a spread of 3 feet. This hybrid T rose cultivar (1997 release date) was named to promote awareness for the need for organ donation through the National Kidney Foundation and the Oregon Donor Program. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of Gift of Life is donated to these organizations.
Bloom is 4”-6" across and has moderate fragrance. Flowers are borne on long straight stems , making this a perfect cutting rose.

  Adaptation
Widely adapted to most sites. Ensure good air circulation and sun light to reduce disease pressure.

  Pests:
This cultivar is rated as having good over-all disease resistance.

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