'Princesse Ghika' rose References
Book (19 Apr 2000) Page(s) 472. 'PRINCESSE GHIKA', T, mr, 1922; flowers brilliant red with dark reflexes, large, dbl.; [Gén. Schablikine X Papa Gontier]; Nabonnand, P.
Book (1936) Page(s) 297. Ghika, Princess (tea) Nabonnand 1922; glossy wine-red with dark reflexes, very large, double, fine form, continuous bloom, growth 6/10.
Website/Catalog (1929) Page(s) 35. Tea Roses These are the original Everblooming Roses, from which the Hybrid Teas... have descended. They are less hardy and need careful protection in severe climates, but they bloom more freely. These Roses are best suited to the warmer parts of the country, and southern planters should rely upon them to a large extent because of their continuous bloom, resistance to disease, and their great beauty of flower. In the North they make fine pot plants. Princess Ghika. Tea. (P. Nabonnand, 1921.) Large, full flowers of elegant form, brilliant red with dark reflexes. This Rose is attractive for its graceful form, although its flowers have not been of more than ordinary size. It deserves thorough testing because a good red Tea Rose is badly needed. Recent reports from friends in the South indicate that it is doing well in that genial climate. $1.50 each.
Website/Catalog (1926) Page(s) 9. Tea Roses Princess Ghika. Brilliant red with dark reflexes. $2.50 each.
Book (1923) Page(s) 152. The New Roses of All the World France Princess Chika, Hybrid Tea. (Nabonnand, 1922.) Flower very large, full, of excellent form; brillliant red with dark reflexes. Vigorous; very continuous bloomer.
Magazine (Nov 1921) Page(s) 265. Rosiers Nouveaux mis au Commerce à l'Automne 1921 .... OBTENTIONS DE M. PAUL NABONNAND, Rosiériste, Golfe Juan, près Cannes. PRINCESSE GHIKA (Thé). — Arbuste très vigoureux, formant de très forts buissons, bois rigide, aiguillons forts, assez nombreux.Grand feuillage persistant, vert bronzé. Fleur, très grande, assez pleine, tenue élégante, sur un pédoncule érigé et ferme, globuleuse, grands pétales. Coloris, rouge framboise clair et brillant, centre magenta avec reflets cuivrés. Bouton ovoïde, bien fait, carminé cuivré, ton chaud. Floraison presque continue. Issue de Général Schablikine x Papa Gontier.
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