Book  (2017)  Page(s) 103.  Includes photo(s).
 
Andrew Ross, SA.   My Top Australian Bred Roses.
A Passionate Gardener  In so many roses apricot/orange shades seem to fade in our hot Australian sun. This variety has a toughness of colour which does not change much in summer. The flowers are produced singly on long stems in large quantities, yet also quick to repeat given plenty of colour right throughout the flowering season. Has a light fragrance, and possesses good health for an apricot. As a standard it gives good performance. Bred by George Thomson. 

Book  (2010)  Page(s) 159.  Includes photo(s).
 
‘A Passionate Gardener’ TM. (Tompassion). New 2010. A special rose for every garden lover. In shades of salmon to apricot-pink the highly fragrant blooms are large and ruffled. It is long flowering, healthy, and very hardy plant which copes well in extreme sun. It is also a good cut flower and makes a good garden display, on a healthy bush 1.5 metres tall. Here is another outstanding Australian-bred rose by George Thomson.

Magazine  (Jan 2009)  Page(s) 77.  
 
Registration
'Tomqu', HT, pb, 2008, ( Passionate Gardener), Thompson, George L., [Duet x Tomliz] ... description

Book  (2009)  Page(s) 30.  
 
Laurie Newman. Rose Registrations for 2008. ‘Passionate Gardener’ HT. Pink blend. George L. Thompson. ‘Duet’ x ‘Tomliz’ Registered August 26, 2008