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Book (Apr 1999) Page(s) 116.
Spong's ('Pompon Spong', 'Provincialis Hybrida') Spong, 1805... Bright rose... Light rose... It is commonly known by the appellation of the Spong Rose, from having been first raised in quantities by a gardener of that name.
Book (1997) Page(s) 154. Includes photo(s).
Centifolia. Spong (France) 1805. Description and vital statistics. According to Graham Stuart Thomas, Mr. Spong was a commercial gardener producing this rose in pots.
Book (Nov 1994) Page(s) 57.
Spong. U.K., 1805. This interesting little bush, a typical form of Rosa centifolia, and midway in size between 'de Meaux' and 'Petite de Hollande', is very early flowering, and is generally over before the larger forms are in flower. The habit is bushy and upright, much branched, with rounded leaf segments and coarsely toothed margins. The flowers are cupped, opening flat; they are not very shapely, nor are they pompons, and their numerous petals stay conspiciously on the plants when the flowers have faded - an unfortunate habit of some of the older roses, but in none so objectionable as in this plant. In all other respects it is good. 4 to 5 feet.
Andrews, Plate 27. Rosa provincialis hybrida. Hybrid Provence Rose. "It is commonly known by the appelation of the 'Spong Rose' from having been first raised in quantities by a gardener of that name."
Book (Nov 1994) Page(s) 53.
'Petite de Hollande', 'Spong' and 'Unique' are much more bushy and able to stand on their own...
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 572.
Spong Centifolia, rose-pink, richer in center, 1805. Description.
Book (Feb 1993) Page(s) 65. Includes photo(s).
Book (1988) Page(s) 58. Includes photo(s).
Website/Catalog (1985) Page(s) 46. Spong.....3 x 3’.
Website/Catalog (1982) Page(s) 38.
Spong (gallica) Rosette flowers of rich, rose pink. Highly scented. Dwarf and compact. 1805. H. (R) 4 x 3’.
Book (1978) Page(s) 182.
....I have never understood why Graham Thomas says it grows four feet high, because mine do not reach my knees.....
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