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'Colonial White' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 125-598
most recent 10 FEB 21 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 9 FEB 21 by Margaret Furness
Trevor Griffiths, in his My World of Old Roses Volume 1, 1983, lists Colonial White (p.142) and Sombreuil (p. 143) as different roses. Unfortunately he doesn't include a photo of Colonial White, but describes it as "A vigorous-growing hybrid with healthy foliage, long canes and large prickles. The flowers are over 75mm across and a dull white, quartered and very fragrant. They open flat and are recurrent."
His photo of Sombreuil matches what is grown under that name. he says "A vigorous climber to 5m. Creamy white flat very double flowers about 100mm across which are deliciously scented."
In the introductory chapter he says his descriptions are based on observing the plants in his own garden.
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 10 FEB 21 by Patricia Routley
Margaret, you might like to re-read Daphne Whitfort-Smith’s excellent article: Trevor Griffiths – His Life and Legacy, in the Heritage Roses in Australia journal in 2017, 39-2-16. Daphne tells us Trevor imported roses from all over the world in different years. He ended up with 3,000 varieties. It sometimes takes a long time to realise the plant over at the back of the potting shed, was the same as the plant near the front entrance gate. in his 2000 book Glorious Old Roses he listed only ‘Sombreuil’.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 10 FEB 21 by Margaret Furness
Yes, it's taken me a while to catch on to some of mine- among only 200-odd!
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Discussion id : 120-139
most recent 7 FEB 20 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 7 FEB 20 by Emily White
Has anyone grown Sombreuil in Zone 5b? Can it survive/thrive in the cold?
Thank you in advance!
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Discussion id : 93-372
most recent 21 MAY 18 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 13 JUN 16 by johnm99
I would strongly disagree with the description of the fragrance as moderate - I would rate it 9/10 in strength - amongst my most fragrant roses. Extremely satisfying rose to grow - easy to wind around pillars of a trellis - very vigorous, unusually healthy for a rose of its age. Gives me great pleasure.
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 21 MAY 18 by Kittychi101
I agree. Mine is one of the stronger fragrances in my garden.
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Discussion id : 18-243
most recent 21 MAY 18 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 24 APR 07 by Unregistered Guest
Will Climbing Sombreuil do well in a container?
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Reply #1 of 1 posted 21 MAY 18 by Kittychi101
My mother-in-law grew hers with great success in a container for years.
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