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Chicago Peace Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Chicago'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:7 to 11
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to September
Bloom Color:Yellow
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description The rose cultivar 'Chicago' is derived from the Lasting Peace roses released at the end of World War II to celebrate the end of fighting in Europe.

  Morphology:
This deciduous shrub grows to 4’-6’ in height, with a width of 4’. The American Rose Society classifies it as having a bushy, vigorous habit.

This is a Gandiflora rose cultivar which bears double blooms (5” across) that come on all summer long. The petals are rose colored. They have a slight fragrance.

  Adaptation:
Widely adapted to most sites. Be sure to find one with full sun and plenty of air circulation to reduce foliar diseases.

  Pests:
There are reports that the Lasting Peace rose is resistant to black spot, mildew and rust.
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