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Tahitian Moon Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Tahitian Moon is a shrub rose from Peter P.

Key facts

Growth habit
Climber
Breeder
Peter P. Lim
Listed for
United States

Overview

Tahitian Moon is a shrub rose from Peter P. Lim, patented in 2006 (PP16994, 'BAIoon') for Bailey Nurseries. The lemon-yellow flowers have about 11 petals, open around 2.6 in (6.5 cm) wide and give a slight scent. Plant size varies widely, from about 2 to 6 ft (0.6 to 1.8 m) tall and 1.8 to 4.1 ft (0.55 to 1.25 m) wide. The patent observations report high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew. Suited to low-care shrub borders.

Tahitian Moon traits

  • Yellow to lemon-yellow flowers
  • About 11 petals per bloom
  • Blooms around 2.6 in (6.5 cm) wide
  • Slight fragrance
  • Plants about 2 to 6 ft (0.6 to 1.8 m) tall
  • Patent notes high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew

Good for

  • Shrub borders
  • Informal hedging
  • Mass plantings

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Tahitian Moon this page—Climber—
Brite Eyes—Climber—
Cancan—Climber—
Citrus Burst—Climber—
Cloud 10—Climber—
Fourth of July—Climber—
Fruity Petals—Climber—

Tahitian Moon FAQ

What kind of rose is Tahitian Moon?

Tahitian Moon is a shrub rose from Peter P. Lim, patented in 2006 (PP16994, 'BAIoon') for Bailey Nurseries.

How does Tahitian Moon compare with other rose varieties?

Tahitian Moon: climber. Similar rose varieties include Brite Eyes, Cancan, Citrus Burst. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Tahitian Moon good for?

Tahitian Moon is grown for shrub borders, informal hedging, mass plantings.

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.

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