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Growing Roses

Rosa 'Tournament of Roses'
Grandiflora rose

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One of the most popular grandiflora roses, 'Tournament of Roses' features large clusters of delicate pink double flowers.

USDA Zones: 5 - 10; needs winter protection north of Zone 7
Light: sun; light shade in warmer areas

Height: 5 feet
Width: 3 - 4 feet
Flower Colors: shell pink
Bloom Time: late spring; reblooms later in the season

Special Features:
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Companion Plants
Catmint (nepeta), lavender (lavandula), and bellflower (campanula).

One of the most popular grandiflora roses, 'Tournament of Roses' features large clusters of delicate pink double flowers. Although not especially hardy (to Zone 5 with protection), this rose does well in warmer areas, where its color becomes more vivid. 'Tournament of Roses' grows 4 to 5 feet tall.

Grandiflora roses combine the flower form of hybrid teas with the flower clusters seen in floribundas. As a class, grandifloras are taller than hybrid teas, ranging up to 8 feet, and many have large flowers as well. Many are repeat bloomers. Fragrance varies from none to very aromatic.

Care
Needs rich, well-drained soil and full sun. In late winter or early spring, just as roses are starting to send out bright red leaf buds, prune the rose. In mild climates, prune grandiflora roses in winter. Trim the tallest canes back to 2 to 4 feet, leaving 4 to 5 major canes with an average height of 3 feet. Remove the older canes to spur new growth and improved flowering. In severe winter areas, prune in spring just as growth is starting. Cut back to just 3 to 5 stems a few inches high.

Aim for a vase-shaped shrub with an open center and all stems growing outward from the center. To achieve this, be sure to make your cuts above an outward-facing bud, that is, a bud on the outside of the stem that will grow away from the center.Roses are hungry plants. Starting at spring pruning time, feed them steadily by working a slow-release fertilizer formulated for roses a few times a year as the package directs. Slow-release fertilizers with built-in pesticides are available.

Planting
Plant bare-root plants in early spring any time you can work the soil but no later than about a month before your region's last frost date. Soak them overnight in a bucket of water before planting. Roses sold in containers are best planted during the period starting two weeks before your region's last frost date and ending two weeks after your region's last frost date. In Zones 7 and warmer, fall is also an excellent time to plant container roses.Be sure to work plenty of compost into the soil; roses need good drainage and fertile soil.

Position the bud union -- the knobby section that joins the roots to the main stems -- right at soil level. If you live in a region where temperatures drop below 20 degrees F., plant the bud union one inch below the soil surface.Water well. If planting bare-root roses, mound several inches of soil over the base of the rose to prevent it from drying out until it becomes established. After a couple of weeks, gently push or hose off the soil.

Pests and Diseases
Black spot and powdery mildew are common in humid areas. Plenty of sun and good air circulation reduces the problem. If needed, an anti-fungal spray in early spring can help control the problem. Aphids are also common; spray hard with a hose to reduce populations. Japanese beetles are common east of the Mississippi.

For minor infestations, remove the beetles by hand or shake them off plant into a bucket of soapy water. For major infestations, apply chemical controls according to package directions.

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