The Amnesty International rose (also known by its breeder code DELcreja) is a vigorous climbing rose introduced by the French breeder Georges Delbard in 2015. It was created as a tribute to the international human rights organization, Amnesty International.
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Roses ABC +2Here are the key details about the Amnesty International climbing rose:
Characteristics
- Color & Appearance: The rose produces large, deeply cupped, double blooms in a creamy lemon-yellow color, often with a darker yellow center.
- Fragrance: It has a strong, distinct fragrance described as a mix of citrus and old rose.
- Growth Habit: It is a vigorous climber, reaching heights of approximately 200–300 cm (6.6–10 ft) and a width of 150–180 cm. It has glossy, bright green foliage and thorny stems.
- Flowering: It is a repeat-flowering variety, producing flowers from June through October.
- Disease Resistance: Known for high disease resistance, specifically against black spot, rust, and mildew.
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Cultivation and Usage
- Ideal Location: It thrives in full sun and is suitable for training along fences, pergolas, trellises, pillars, and arches.
- Soil Type: It is tolerant of various soil types, including poorer soils.
- Maintenance: Generally easy to grow, with regular deadheading recommended after flowering.
- Suitability: Suitable for growing in large pots or directly in the ground.
