'William Griffith' Rose

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'William Griffith' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of odinthor

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

4 favorite votes.

ARS:

Pink blend Hybrid Perpetual.

Origin:

Bred by Pierre-Hubert Portemer père (France, before 1850).
Introduced in France by Portemer in 1850 as 'William Griffith'.
Introduced in Australia by John J. Rule, Victoria Nursery in 1860 as 'William Griffith'.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Bloom:

Carmine-pink, lilac shading, ages to light pink . Flowers glossy pink, changing to light satin-rose. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, cupped-to-flat, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Armed with thorns / prickles. Light green foliage. 5 leaflets.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Hardy. vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Naturalist William Griffith was born on 4 March 1810 at Ham Common, near Kingston-on-the-Thames in Surrey...