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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Harkness
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Belmonte is a floribunda rose bred by Harkness in Hitchin, England, in 2007, from 'Dr. Darley' crossed with 'Pretty Lady'. Its light pink flowers are 5 to 7.6 cm across with 26 to 40 petals and a fruity, citrus-like scent. Plants grow to 3-4 ft tall, a good height for beds and borders. It is also sold as Butterfly Kisses and Sheridan's Anniversary Blush, and holds UK plant breeders' rights.
Belmonte traits
- Light pink flowers 5-7.6 cm wide, 26-40 petals
- Fruity, citrusy fragrance
- Height of 3-4 ft
- Parentage: 'Dr. Darley' x 'Pretty Lady'
- Also known as Butterfly Kisses
Good for
- Rose beds
- Borders
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmonte this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Belmonte FAQ
What kind of rose is Belmonte?
Belmonte is a floribunda rose bred by Harkness in Hitchin, England, in 2007, from 'Dr. Darley' crossed with 'Pretty Lady'.
How does Belmonte compare with other rose varieties?
Belmonte: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Belmonte good for?
Belmonte is grown for rose beds, borders, cut flowers.
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.
- Rose growing guide
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- 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: APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.