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'Lady Edgeworth David' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Eric Timewell
ARS:
Medium pink Hybrid Tea.
Registration name: Lady Edgeworth David
Exhibition name: Lady Edgeworth David
Bloom:
Pink, light pink shading. Malmaison rose, shaded with dawn pink. Long stem.. Moderate fragrance. Large, very full (41+ petals), open bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Large, long, pointed buds.
Habit:
Upright. Glossy foliage.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden. Vigorous. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood..
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Lady Edgeworth David was the widow of a distinguished explorer and academic. She was also a distinguished social campaigner and State Commissioner of Girl Guides. She and her daughter Molly were family friends of the Fitzhardinges. See Comment from Eric Timewell for more
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