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"David's Dilemma" rose Description
Photo courtesy of Margaret Furness
Bloom:
Pale blush to lilac. Sets no hips. Strong, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals) bloom form.
Habit:
Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, spreading.
Growing:
Can be used for cut flower.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
'Socrate', 1858 is a tentative identification for "David's Dilemma".
‘ Comte de Sembui’ 1875 has also been suggested, but its receptacle seems far too elongated to match the rounded one of “David’s Dilemma”.
Margaret Furness advises: Rob Peace collected roses from a property called Canonvale at Yea in Victoria. They included a rose given the study name of "Canonvale (under) Figtree Tea", which may be what is now known as "David's Dilemma".
Billy West advises: John Nieuwesteeg confirmed that "David's Dilemma" is the old rose found under the fig tree at 'Canonvale' near Yea.
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