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Ground Cover Rose "Rosa Kent"

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Rose rosa Kent picture of flower

Rosa Kent was bred by bred by Poulsen and introduced in 1988. This is an excellent groundcover which can be used for cut flowers.

The key characteristics of "Kent" are shown below:

FLOWERS  

Colour White

Type Semi double

Scent Slight

Frequency Repeat Flowering in two main flushes

When June to September

   

BUSH  

Rose type Ground Cover

Leaves Glossy Dark Green

Height 45cm (18in)

Spread 1m (3ft)

   

OTHER  

Hardiness UK Australia Fully hardy

USDA Zones Rosa Kent is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)

Awards Kent has been awarded the following:
RHS AGM

Parentage  

Available from in UK Crocus

Available in USA from Not available

Available in Australia from Not available


COMMENTS   The rose Kent is a groundcover rose with lovely white flowers. This rose is particularly good at resisting rain damage.

It forms a compact dense bush which easily crowds out weed growth.

After the flowers die it produces attractive red hips.  

Rose bush kent picture

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