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'Dr. Merkeley' rose Description
Photo courtesy of rikuhelin
ARS:
Deep pink Species. Registration name: Dr. Merkeley
Bloom:
Deep pink. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
Classification as a hybrid spinosissima is doubtful, according to Skinner, "This fine rose, which we owe to Dr. Merkeley, of Winnipeg, came from Siberia a number of years ago and is apparently related to the Cinnamon Roses.origin: named for Dr. H. J. Merkeley, dentist in Winnipeg [Brian Porter] who sent it to F. Skinner from collection he had made in his travels [Pittao] Similar to R. spinosissima [Osborne] Ploidy counted 2010 by David Zlesak.
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