'Doctor O'Donel Browne' rose reviews and comments

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'Doctor O'Donel Browne' rose Reviews & Comments

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Discussion id : 133-351 most recent 5 SEP SHOW ALL

Initial post 16 JUN 22 by Marlorena

This is one superlative, strongly fragrant old Hybrid Tea. It would not surprise me if it was found that the famous 'Mme. Isaac Pereire' was a parent, or 'Tom Wood'?.. the scent is very similar at its best, and the rich pink fully double blooms have that look about them..	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 5 SEP by HMF supporting member

HubertG

Marlorena, you could be right about 'Tom Wood' being a parent, or at least some similar H.P..

I just came across a reference written by Dr. O'Donel Browne about his namesake rose and (although he doesn't disclose the varieties) he says that he knows that it is a cross between a Hybrid Perpetual and a "pure Tea". He also agrees with you that the perfume is superlative.

I wish we had this one in Australia; I'd probably grow it for the perfume alone.

Reply #2 of 2 posted 5 SEP by Marlorena

Oh that's really interesting to me Hubert, thank you.. I wonder what the 'pure Tea' was.. I wouldn't have guessed that.	REPLY

Discussion id : 167-666 most recent 24 JUN HIDE POSTS

Initial post 24 JUN by Marlorena

''Moderate fragrance'' is something of an understatement for this striking and beautifully scented, Edwardian HT.. Notwithstanding they were in the business of selling it, references by E.G. Hill 1910.. Dicksons 1914, and H. Kemp 1909 are on the ball. Piffle to Rosenlexikon 1936.. Exceptionally vigorous 'own root' and does not need a rootstock where I am.. [East Anglia, England, 2024]..	REPLY

Reply #1 of 2 posted 24 JUN by HMF supporting member

scvirginia

Hi Marlorena- I've changed the description from 'moderate' to 'strong'. Thanks for your feedback and sumptuous photos! Virginia	REPLY

Reply #2 of 2 posted 24 JUN by Marlorena

Thanks Virginia !..	REPLY

Discussion id : 132-797 most recent 10 MAY 22 HIDE POSTS

Initial post 10 MAY 22 by Marlorena

Apart from an occasional bloom balling in wet weather, this is a superlative, fragrant rose, with good foliage and large sumptuous blooms. Of good health overall. My experience generally tallies with those in the references.	REPLY