'Thyra Hammerich' Rose

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'Thyra Hammerich' rose Description

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Availability:

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HMF Ratings:

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Average rating: EXCELLENT.

ARS:

Light pink Hybrid Perpetual.

Origin:

Bred by Hippolyte Ledéchaux (France, 1868).
Introduced in France by Charles-Félix Verdier in 1868 as 'Thyra Hammerich'.
Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1876 as 'Thyra Hammerich'.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Bloom:

White, light pink shading, darker undertones. Large, very double, cupped, expanded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Few or no prickles/thorns. Light green, dense foliage. 5 leaflets.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

seedling of Duchess of Sutherland (hybrid perpetual, Laffay 1839)

Notes:

Thyra Hammerich (November 13, 1846 Copenhagen - September 15, 1921 Copenhagen), daughter of Frederik Hammerich (1809-1877), Danish theologian and historian. She was in touch with Danish artists, writers (H.C. Andersen), composers (C.F.E. Hornemann dedicated a "Serenade" to her). Her first husband was Anton Kristen Nyström, Danish author.