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- Breeder
- McGredy
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Uncle Walter is a hybrid tea rose bred by Samuel McGredy IV in Ireland and introduced in 1963. It is named after Walter Cronkite. The reference gives no colour, scent or size, so check with the supplier for details before planting.
Uncle Walter traits
- Hybrid tea bred by Samuel McGredy IV, 1963
- Named after Walter Cronkite
Good for
- Rose beds
- Heritage rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle Walter this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Uncle Walter FAQ
What kind of rose is Uncle Walter?
Uncle Walter is a hybrid tea rose bred by Samuel McGredy IV in Ireland and introduced in 1963. It is named after Walter Cronkite.
How does Uncle Walter compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Uncle Walter good for?
Uncle Walter is grown for rose beds, heritage rose collections.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.