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Pink blend Hybrid Perpetual.
Registration name: John Hopper

Bred by Robert Ward (United Kingdom, before 1860).
Introduced in Australia by Joseph Harris, South Yarra Nurseries in 1865 as 'John Hopper'.

Hybrid Perpetual.  

Pink, carmine-pink center.  Moderate fragrance.  70 petals.  Large, very full (41+ petals), semi-globular bloom form.  Blooms in flushes throughout the season.  

Armed with thorns / prickles, upright.  Light green foliage.  

Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm).  Width: 3' (90cm).

USDA zone 5b through 10b.  Hardy.  vigorous.  Prune dead wood.