Rose photo courtesy of J.E.Leahy

Leaf and stem. This plant is growing in a very sunny spot with some shelter. Leaves glossy and disease resistant. Canes long, prickly and flexible

Uploaded 20 NOV 21

Rose photo courtesy of jedmar

There is sometimes confusion about Barbier's hybrid wichuranas. This is 'Auguste Gervais', with large (10 cm), flat blooms

Uploaded 21 NOV 21

Rose photo courtesy of J.E.Leahy

Discussion over this rose as to whether it is Leontine or August Gervais. This plant was sold to me by Bob Melville sr in 1998 as Leontine Gervais. Flowers are apricot fading to pale cream, once flowering, large - up to 100mm. Flower size is not mentioned in Beales or Thomas but is mentioned as large in Rix.

Uploaded 20 NOV 21

Rose photo courtesy of J.E.Leahy

bud

Uploaded 20 NOV 21