Key facts
- Growth habit
- Miniature
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Elizabeth Abler is a red to crimson miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett and colleagues, patented in 1994 as PP8556. The tiny flowers are about 0.8 in (2 cm) across with roughly 10 to 20 petals. Plants are very low, around 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) tall, so they suit small pots and the edge of a planter.
Elizabeth Abler traits
- Red to crimson flowers
- Tiny blooms about 0.8 in (2 cm) wide
- 10 to 20 petals
- Very low plant of 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm)
Good for
- Small pots
- Planter edges
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Abler this page | — | Miniature | — |
| Always A Lady | — | Miniature | — |
| Arizona Sunset | — | Miniature | — |
| Baby Sunrise | — | Miniature | — |
| Bit O' Gold | — | Miniature | — |
| Bloomer Girl | — | Miniature | — |
| Bread 'n Butter | — | Miniature | — |
Elizabeth Abler FAQ
What kind of rose is Elizabeth Abler?
Elizabeth Abler is a red to crimson miniature rose bred by Cecilia Bennett and colleagues, patented in 1994 as PP8556. The tiny flowers are about 0.8 in (2 cm) across with roughly 10 to 20 petals.
How does Elizabeth Abler compare with other rose varieties?
Elizabeth Abler: 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 Elizabeth Abler good for?
Elizabeth Abler is grown for small pots, planter edges.
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 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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