'Pink Mermaid' rose References
Book (1999) Page(s) 219. According to Griffiths, 'Pink Mermaid' has single, light pink Pink Mermaid continued blossoms about 9 cm or 3½ in across, with growth characteristic of the Bracteata group. Others have strong doubts of its Bracteata ancestry.
Book (1993) Page(s) 127. Includes photo(s). A single pink Climber. Origin unknown. Probably grown from a seedling in California. 'Mermaid' is very possibly one of the parents. Repeat. Height: 33 ft.
Book (1990) Page(s) 137. Includes photo(s). Pink Mermaid Climber (1960) Description... no one seems to know anything about its parentage... it [may have] originated in California... where [Griffiths has] seen it growing 10-12 metres up a tree... there is a distinct possibility that this hybrid does have some 'Mermaid' in it... It has been suggested that there may be some 'Tausendschön' somewhere in its parentage.
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