Rose of the Month ~ June
2004
Gizmo
Because it was one of the first roses to bloom this year,
and because the black spot creeping into the garden hasn't
seemed to touch it yet, Gizmo is June's Rose of the Month.
Introduced in 1998, Gizmo is a cross of Carrot Top and Little
Artist and is classified as an orange blend minature. The
ARS has given it a rating of 8.0. The blooms are single with
only 5-6 petals and the bush grows to around 1 foot tall and
wide. The foliage is medium-green and is relatively resistant
to black spot and mildew. In Zone 4 it has some winter hardiness
but will do better with covering. What is your experience
with Gizmo? Rate it in the poll below.
Rate June Rose
of the Month |
Poll Results for Gizmo
23% Love it, have at least one
23% Like it, have one or might get one
23% Could take it or leave it
23% Not a favorite but I'd keep it if it was
already there
8% Yuck, shovel prune it!
Poll Courtesy of
Sparklit.com
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