"Heysen's Semi-Single" rose Description
Photo courtesy of Margaret Furness
Bloom:
Yellow blend. Ochre fading to cream. Same colours as 'Peace'. Red new leaves.. Single to semi-double, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Tall, few or no prickles/thorns. Glossy foliage.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
One of three unknowns in the garden of 'The Cedars', which belonged to a well-loved Australian painter and early conservationist, Sir Hans Heysen.
A possible hybrid gigantea. Delicate 'Peace' (1945) colours
Possibly not 'Lady Johnstone', 1922 as this was said to be spring blooming only Possibly not 'Bishop Darlington' 1926 as this sets hips.
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