The ‘City of Newcastle’ is a very popular, reliable, bright red Hybrid Tea rose bred by leading American Hybridist, Dr. Keith Zary, in 1997.
It is a tough bush growing up to 1.5m tall with semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Beautifully shaped, glorious cherry red flowers (with 25 – 30 petals and 125mm in size) are produced singly or in small clusters of up to 4 flowers on long, sturdy stems making this rose perfect for cutting. The delectable sweet raspberry fragrance is an added bonus.
The City of Newcastle, named to honour the Newcastle City Bicentenary, has established a reputation as one of the best red roses available given its frequency of flowering, strong disease resistance, perfume, classic flower shape and long stems.
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