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'Whisky Mac' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 124-501
most recent 24 DEC 20 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 24 DEC 20 by Cambridgelad
Was introduced in 1968 by the Wheatcroft Brothers, who were then run solely by Alfred due to major falling out with his brother, Harry.

Harry setting up a separate company.

Ref. 1968 Annual of Royal National Rose Society.
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Discussion id : 82-145
most recent 21 DEC 14 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 21 DEC 14 by Michael Garhart
I would hazard a guess that something such as Frohsinn (1960s) or something similar with Circus in it, is the unknown portion of Whisky Mac.
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Discussion id : 58-886
most recent 26 NOV 11 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 25 NOV 11 by Gesa
This rose grows in my parents garden for at least 25 years. I've never seen a hint of mildew on it. Unfortunately it gets blackspot, but the fragrance is so great... I just love this rose!
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 26 NOV 11 by HMF Admin
Thanks for sharing your experience. We've updated the listing to note your comment about blackspot but we'll hold off on changing the mildew resistance as some have found otherwise. Can anyone else share their experience with this rose so we can get a better picture of its disease resistance ?
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Discussion id : 18-636
most recent 23 JAN 11 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 9 MAY 07 by mnhoscar
I have a rose that is tagged this way, but it isn't yellow at all -- more shades of dark pink. Is it phototrophic? Or maybe just mislabeled by the nursery?
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Reply #1 of 4 posted 3 DEC 07 by Katie
My rose is dark apricot/rust turning slightly yellowy with a delicious fragrance! Thanks for your comments
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Reply #2 of 4 posted 31 DEC 08 by John Moody
There are a few pictures under the "Photos" tab that depict a bloom that is very intense orange in color. They don't look right to me. My Whisky Mac bushes all bloom more of a yellowy apricot that is really beautiful. I have never seen WM blooms of this color, but maybe being in different parts of the country with differing amounts and intensities of sun and heat could cause this coloration.
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Reply #3 of 4 posted 19 NOV 09 by Unregistered Guest
Whisky Mac's color varies rather a bit depending upon the weather. When I grew it in the Philadelphia area in the summer it was clearly a yellow blend (shading somewhat into gold/apricot/orange), but in the cooler days of September & October the pink in the blossoms became much more prominent.

I love this rose!
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Reply #4 of 4 posted 23 JAN 11 by York Rose
(By the way, I was the one who posted this reply.)
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