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"Benny Lopez" rose References
Newsletter  (Feb 2020)  Page(s) 6.  Includes photo(s).
 
[From "A Victorian Rose Garden Reborn", by Gloria Leinbach, pp. 2-9]
The Banning rose garden proudly displays their found “homestead” roses collected and propagated by rose rustlers. Many of these specimens are closely related to Hybrid and Damask Perpetuals. “Benny Lopez”, collected 50 years ago, is also known as the “Mystery Santa Barbara Rose”. The deep purple-pink color displayed in winter lightens up to cerise in hot weather; the strong Damask-spice fragrance makes visitors pause and linger in the garden.
Article (newsletter)  (Nov 2012)  Page(s) 18.  Includes photo(s).
 
“Benny Lopez.” (2009 Palm Springs ARS Fall National Conference) This likely Damask Perpetual rose was found in Santa Barbara, California over 50 years ago by its eponymous nurturer on land that had once been an orchard. The rose was grown for over fifty years before its story was discovered by Ingrid Wapelhorst. This is one of only two “found” rose to win an award at a national meeting of the ARS. The blooms are old fashioned, quartered and reflexive. The colors are highly weather sensitive and the range of color extends from a shocking neon pink in high summer heat to a red tinged with purple undertones in winter time. The blooms mostly appear one to a relatively short stem. The blooms are about three inches across and bursting with petals. The rose needs to be deadheaded in order to provide continuous bloom, welcomes extra feeding, and suckers on its own roots. The rose is highly disease resistant and can be grown in coastal areas in southern California without undue concern about disease susceptibility. The fragrance is frequently referred to as ‘damask’ or ‘spicy.’
Newsletter  (Feb 2010)  Page(s) 9.  Includes photo(s).
 
“Benny Lopez” Found Rose, Santa Barbara, CA, Propagated by Ingrid Wapelhorst Best Found Rose In Show National Rose Show, November, 2009 Exhibited by Ingrid Wapelhorst
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