Dilly Dilly Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Key facts

Growth habit: Miniature
Breeder: Cecilia L. D. Bennett
Listed for: United States

Overview

Dilly Dilly is a purple miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett, patented in 1988 as PP6141. Blooms hold roughly 25 to 35 petals and measure about 1.5 to 2.4 in (4 to 6 cm) wide. Plants grow about 15 to 24 in (38 to 61 cm) tall, sized for containers and edging.

Dilly Dilly traits

Purple flowers with 25 to 35 petals
Blooms 1.5 to 2.4 in (4 to 6 cm) across
Height of 15 to 24 in (38 to 61 cm)
US plant patent PP6141 (1988)

Good for

Container growing
Edging

Compare with other rose varieties

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Variety	Days to maturity	Growth habit	Type
Dilly Dilly this page	—	Miniature	—
Always A Lady	—	Miniature	—
Arizona Sunset	—	Miniature	—
Baby Sunrise	—	Miniature	—
Bit O' Gold	—	Miniature	—
Bloomer Girl	—	Miniature	—
Bread 'n Butter	—	Miniature	—

Dilly Dilly FAQ

What kind of rose is Dilly Dilly?

Dilly Dilly is a purple miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett, patented in 1988 as PP6141. Blooms hold roughly 25 to 35 petals and measure about 1.5 to 2.4 in (4 to 6 cm) wide.

How does Dilly Dilly compare with other rose varieties?

Dilly Dilly: 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 Dilly Dilly good for?

Dilly Dilly 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.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

Written byYasuGrowing vegetables and fruit in Chiba, Japan, and building Gadenin. Corrections are welcome. 15 years of growing.