Rambling Rosa City of York rose pictures

Rambling Rose "Rosa City of York"

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Rambling rose City of York, originally name "Direktor Benschop". Bred in Germany in 1945 by Mathias Tantau.

The key characteristics of "City of York" are shown below:

FLOWERS
Colour	White with strong golden centre when open
Type	Semi-double
Scent	Strong
Frequency	Single flush with a few later flowers
When	June

BUSH
Rose type	Rambling
Leaves	Glossy dark Green
Height	6m (20ft)
Spread	3m (10ft)

OTHER
Hardiness UK Australia	Fully hardy
USDA Zones	Rosa City of York is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)
Awards	City of York has been awarded the following: None
Parentage	Professor Gnau x Dorothy Perkins
Available from in UK	Peter Beales
Available in USA from	Old Heirloom Roses (Canada but ships to USA)
Available in Australia from	Not available online

COMMENTS		The rose City of York prefers part shade which also helps tom retain the flower colour. A very strong grower with a strong scent. A fully grown specimen in flower will fill the air with a delicious fragrance.

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