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Day Breaker Rose

Scientific name: Rosa spp. 'Day Breaker'
Taxonomy
Family:Rosaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to October
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A beautiful yellow-apricot-pink Rose with a moderate tea rose fragrance. Daybreaker Rose was introduced in United States by Edmunds' Roses in 2004. This is an All American Rose Society selection winner, in 2004.

  Morphology:
This is deciduous shrub that is maintained to 4.5’ in height and 3’ in width. Flowering begins in May and continues non-stop if spent flowers are removed as they fade. The bloom has shades of yellow and pink. There are 26-40 petals on mature bloom, with an average flower cluster of 4” across.

  Adaptation:
Ensure good air circulation to cut down on disease pressure.

  Pests:
This cultivar is reported to have better than average disease resistance.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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