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'Bel-Air' rose References
Book (1 Aug 2010) 'Bel-Air' HT, dr, Swane; double , high-centered, borne mostly singly, slight fragrance; recurrent; foliage dark green, leathery; growth tall, upright Introductions: 1986
Book (2005) Page(s) 42. ‘Bel-Air’ HT dr, Swane. 1986. MR11. Dawson Garden Centre, Melville Nurseries, The Swiss Rose Garden Nursery
Book (2004) Page(s) 145. Includes photo(s). 'Bel-Air'. Hybrid Tea. This very good, dark red rose was introduced by Swane's in Australia in 1986, although it was bred in the USA. Not commercially available outside Australia, it is repeat-flowering, lightly fragrant and has flowers of classic, high-centered, exhibition form. Foliage is light green on a vigorous shrub, which is very well suited to warm, dry climates. (Parentage unknown). Zones 6-9.
Website/Catalog (2003) Page(s) 5. ‘Bel-Air’ Hybrid Tea. Dark red. Swanes. 1986.
Book (Feb 1993) Page(s) 172. Includes photo(s). Bel Air Large-flowered hybrid tea. Parentage: Unknown, as is year of introduction and breeder. Description and cultivation... Exquisitely formed and large, rich red blooms... a good cutting rose...
Book (1991) Page(s) 80. Maurice a. Stratton, Victoria. An Australian Journey with Roses. [At David Ruston’s garden] Among the most impressive varieties seen were ‘Belair’…..
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