The Raymond Carver is a fragrant, amber-orange modern shrub rose bred by Colin Horner and introduced by Peter Beales in 1999. Named after the celebrated American short-story writer and poet, this disease-resistant plant grows up to 4–5 feet tall and features fully double, old-fashioned style blooms.
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Raymond Carver
Color: Apricot, Peach, or Salmon, Yellow
Class: Shrub
Introduced: 1999
Best Zones: 6-9
Bloom Form: Very double, old-fashioned bloom form.
Repeat Bloom: Yes
Photo: Peter Beales Shrub. Yellow, apricot shading. Mild fragrance. 35 petals. Average diameter 4". Very double, old-fashioned bloom form. Height: 4' to 8' (120 to 245cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm).
Photo courtesy of Kimberley Dean
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Shrub
Apricot, Peach, or Salmon, Yellow
Mild
- Registered Name
- HORraycar
- Breeder
- Peter Beales
- Seller
- Hummingbird Roses
- Introduced
- 1999
- Best Zones
- 6-9
Bloom Style
How It Shows Up in the Garden
- Bloom Form
- Very double, old-fashioned bloom form.
- Fragrance
- Mild
- Repeat Bloom
- Yes
Garden Fit
Where It Is Most Comfortable
- Rose Class
- Shrub
- Color Family
- Apricot, Peach, or Salmon, Yellow
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Breeding and Source Notes
- Registered Name
- HORraycar
- Seller Signals
- Hummingbird Roses
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| Seller | Listing | Price | Offers | Link |
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