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'St. John's Rose' Description
'<i>Rosa sancta</i> Andrews' rose photo
Photo courtesy of jedmar
Synonyms:
HMF Ratings:
7 favorite votes.  
Origin:
Bred by Unknown Italian Breeder(s) (Italy, before 1826).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Exotic Nursery (England) / Joseph Knight in 1826 as 'Rosa sancta Andrews'.
Class:
Unknown.  
Bloom:
Light pink.  Small, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  
Habit:
Short.  
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Parentage:
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Notes:
IOPI: Rosa sancta Andrews Roses t.98: . 1826
"Rosa di San Giovanni" is a common Italian name for Rosa sempervirens. It seems that the delivery from Italy to Joseph Knight in 1826 was mislabeled.
 
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