'Harriet Shepherd' Rose

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'Harriet Shepherd' rose Description

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Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

8 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Wichurana.
Exhibition name: Harriet Shepherd

Origin:

Bred by Kenneth J. "Ken" Nobbs (New Zealand, before 1984).
Introduced by Unknown (New Zealand) in 1997 as 'Harriet Shepherd'.

Class:

Hybrid Multiflora.

Bloom:

Mauve or purple blend, ages to lighter . Deep lavender. None / no fragrance. up to 78 petals. Average diameter 1.5". In small clusters bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Few or no prickles/thorns.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Thornfree Wonder × Veilchenblau (Rambler, Schmidt, 1909)

Notes:

Named after Mrs. James Shepherd, nee Harriet Nelson, 1800 - 1877