'Sweet Vivien' rose References
Book (Dec 1998) Page(s) 580. Sweet Vivien Cluster-flowered/Floribunda. Raffel (USA) 1961. Parentage: 'Little Darling' x 'Odorata'. Description... clear pink, shading to yellow at the center of the flower...
Magazine (Feb 1994) Page(s) 1. Includes photo(s). Actually, the photo is on the Cover
Book (1993) Page(s) 154. Includes photo(s). A Floribunda that changes colour [from pink] to a pure white...
Book (1975) Page(s) 110. Dr. A. S. Thomas, Victoria. Some of the New Ones. Sweet Vivien, Florib. (Raffel, 1968) ('Little Darling' x R. Odorata). Sent to me by an American friend who regards it as "the loveliest of all floribundas - it has real personality." The seven centimeter flowers have 10 to 15 petals. The colouring resembles that of 'Handel' - ivory white, edged with pink. Strong bushy growth. Repeats quickly.
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