Rosa Virgo

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  1. wiseowl

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    Good afternoon @Virgorose my friend,just be careful there is a climber/Rambling Rose floating around with the same name;)

    White, near white or white blend Hybrid Tea.
    Registration name: Virgo
    Bred by Charles Mallerin (France, 1947).
    Hybrid Tea.
    White or white blend. Mild fragrance. 30 petals. Medium-large, very double bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
    Height of up to 2' (up to 60 cm).
    Disease susceptibility: susceptible to Mildew. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
    Blanche Mallerin × Neige Parfum (hybrid tea, Mallerin, 1939)

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      Welcome to Gardeners Corner :sign0016:
       
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        I bought the virgo rose from home bargains too, it's my birth sign as well! Also bought rose Juro :)

        @wiseowl quick question, why do they put wax on them.. should I peel it off?
         
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          Good evening @Linz my friend I wouldn't worry about the wax. It's applied to the plant to help prevent it from drying out during shipment. (and sitting on a shelf for a while) and also its to cover and protect the grafting point,eventually it will break down and disappear on it's own, with no harmful effect.;):blue thumb:
           
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            Thanks Woo :thumbsup:
             
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