Key facts
- Growth habit
- Miniature
- Breeder
- Cecilia L. D. Bennett
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Debra Gaye is a yellow miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett and patented in 1988 as PP6136. The flowers carry about 25 to 40 petals and measure roughly 1.5 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) across. Plants stay between about 15 and 24 in (38 to 61 cm) tall, fitting pots and narrow beds.
Debra Gaye traits
- Yellow flowers with 25 to 40 petals
- Blooms about 1.5 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) wide
- Height of 15 to 24 in (38 to 61 cm)
- US plant patent PP6136 (1988)
Good for
- Container growing
- Edging
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra Gaye this page | — | Miniature | — |
| Always A Lady | — | Miniature | — |
| Arizona Sunset | — | Miniature | — |
| Baby Sunrise | — | Miniature | — |
| Bit O' Gold | — | Miniature | — |
| Bloomer Girl | — | Miniature | — |
| Bread 'n Butter | — | Miniature | — |
Debra Gaye FAQ
What kind of rose is Debra Gaye?
Debra Gaye is a yellow miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett and patented in 1988 as PP6136. The flowers carry about 25 to 40 petals and measure roughly 1.5 to 2 in (4 to 5 cm) across.
How does Debra Gaye compare with other rose varieties?
Debra Gaye: miniature. Similar rose varieties include Always A Lady, Arizona Sunset, Baby Sunrise. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Debra Gaye good for?
Debra Gaye is grown for container growing, edging.
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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- 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: United States Patent and Trademark Office
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