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Bred by Kenneth J. "Ken" Nobbs (New Zealand, 1984).

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub.  

Cream.  White with golden stamens. Blush pink.  Average diameter 1.5".  Single (4-8 petals) bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  

Armed with thorns / prickles, spreading.  

Height: up to 39" (up to 100cm).  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  

Betsy Broughton 1807-1891 survived the Boyd massacre in 1809. She was taken by a local chief who kept her for three weeks before rescue. She was then taken onwards to Rio de Janeiro, from where she returned to Sydney in May 1812.