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'Fürstin von Pless' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Mille Fleurs
ARS:
White, near white or white blend Hybrid Rugosa.
Origin:
Bred by Peter Lambert (Germany, 1911). Introduced in Australia by H. Kemp in 1914 as 'Fürstin von Pless'.
Bloom:
White, light pink shading. Moderate fragrance. Large, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. Large buds.
Habit:
Armed with thorns / prickles, upright, well-branched.
Height: 4' (120cm). Width: 4' (120cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Hardy.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Mary Theresa Olivia ("Daisy von Pless") Cornwallis-West (June 28, 1873 Ruthin Castle, Wales - June 29, 1943 Waldenburg), high society lady of the period, married on December 8, 1891 Hans Heinrich von Pless (April 2, 1861 Pless - February 1, 1938 Paris), who became Fürst (Prince) of Pless and Count of Hochberg in 1907 following the death of his father. He was one of the richest men in Germany. They were divorced in 1922.
On July 31, 1914 she sent following telegraph to the Kaiser: " His Majesty the Emperor, Neues Palais
Belgrade has fallen, Servia is punished, let Austria return now so that the peace of Europe is assured. Only your Majesty can
influence this and hold Russia back, otherwise under such conditions I fear for Germany. God be with your Majesty now and always. D a i s y"
Unfortunately, the Kaiser didn't heed her advice.
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