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Rosa 'Liberty Bell' (Syn. Rosa 'BENpete')

Mini-Flora roses are a new classification adopted by the American Rose Society in 1999.   Another evolution of the rose, the blooms and foliage size are between a miniature and full size roses.  

The height is usually around 2.5 to 4 ft.  The blooms are larger than miniatures and come in many colors and bloom forms.

Common Name

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Soil

Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 lts farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun.

Soil Moisture

Moist.

Plant Type

Modern Roses: 6a Dwarf Large-Flowered (Mini-Flora) Shrub

Height x Spread in feet

24-36 x 24 inches

Foliage

Medium size, semi-glossy, dark green.

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Red blend, white centre, white reverse, large, full, exhibition form bloom, with none to mild fragrance. Blooms borne mostly solitary.

Flowering is Continuous throughout the summer. Slightly fragrant.

Comment

Tall and bushy. Rose of American Rose Society National Convention, Philadelphia, PA, 2002.

Good for bedding or planting in groups. Good for cutting. Grow in pots. Exhibition variety.

There is this one Liberty Bell (Mini-Flora, Benardella, 2003) and
Liberty Bell (Hybrid Tea, Kordes, 1963).

Available from R.V. Roger Ltd.

For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society.