Bob Hope

Hybrid Tea 1966 Kordes

Medium red 35 to 40 petals

Freidrich Schwarz x Kordes' Perfecta

ARS rating 5.1

Description

Verdict: Good rose - Bob is a tall sonuvagun and I'm glad we put him in the back of the bed.

Acquired: 2000

Brand: Weeks

Bush

Growth habit : 5 to 6 ft tall x 3 to 4 ft wide - late starter in spring, he catches up when the weather warms.

Leaves: 

Disease Resistance: Blackspot is only a problem here on stressed plants. Powdery mildew is the main problem and I try to spray the roses that get pm with fungicide every 2 weeks or so when we have cool, dry nights. Bob will get pm if not sprayed here. Not a pm magnet but it will show up.

Hardiness: Needs at least mulch mounded on his feet

Blooms

Fragrance: Slight to mild

Flushes: Decent to good - 12 to 25 depending on time of season

Repeat: Average - about 6 weeks

Vase life: Decent - about 5 days

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