Danae

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Recommended by the
American Rose Society

Common Name:	'Danae'
Class/Variety:	Hybrid Musk - 1913
Habit:	Shrub or Climber
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4
AHS Heat Zone:
Light Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Usage:	Low
Soil Type:	Well-Drained
Height:	6 to 8 ft.
Spread:	6 to 8 ft.
Season of Bloom:	Repeat Flowering
Bloom Color:	Yellow
Fragrance:	Yes
Hips:	Yes
Availability:	Yes

Medium-sized, double, deep yolk yellow blooms fade to white as they age. They have a strong musk and fruity fragrance. Rich green shining foliage. Suitable for a large shrub border planted in groups or easily trained on a fence or pillar. Orange-red hips are produced in the fall. May tolerate some light shade. 'Danae' was among the first hybrid musk roses that the Reverend Joseph Pemberton introduced.

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