EMERALD ILSE

Description of “Emerald Isle”
Dickson, UK, 2008

Class: Climber
Color: Pale apricot, peach with a light green tint
Number of flowers per stem: 3-5
Flower size: 9-12 cm, densely double (41+ petals) with a wavy petal
Fragrance: Moderate
Blooming: Repeated, abundant
Height: 200-250 cm
Width: 150-200 cm
Light: Full sun
Freezing temperature tolerance: High
Heat tolerance: High
Bush habit: Branched, upright, requires support
Pruning: Light, formative, sanitary

Powdery mildew resistance: +++
Black spot resistance: +++
Rain Tolerance: +++
The Emerald Isle variety is a repeat-blooming climber that tolerates rain, heat, and cold well. The flowers are pale apricot with a darker center, with light green, wavy petals. The bush is very hardy and vigorous.