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'Copper Delight' rose References
Book (1978) Page(s) 125. He made a trial of Goldilocks' x Ellinor Le Grice', and noted that the few seedlings were promising. Like a gold miner who sees the first glint, he explored more thoroughly, by raising eight thousand seedlings of the same cross, of which he introduced four: 'Golden Delight' and Honeyglow' in 1955; `Allgold' and 'Copper Delight', in 1956
Website/Catalog (1961) Page(s) 4. Novelty Roses 1960. Copper Delight. (Hyb. Poly. Le Grice 1956) A very pleasing colour of soft clear orange, semi-single 4" blooms which are freely produced on large well-spaced trusses. The growth is upright, robust and healthy. 6/6 each.
Book (1959) Page(s) 16. Harry H. Hazlewood. Some New Roses for 1959. Copper Delight (LeGrice 1957) Semi-double reddish orange fragrant blooms in clusters above rich glossy foliage. A very welcome addition.
Book (1956) Page(s) 177. E. B. Le Grice advertisement Copper Delight A very pleasing flower of distinct soft clear orange. The blooms are up to 4 in. across when open and are freely produced on large well-spaced clusters. The growth is upright, robust and healthy. This new shade will add variety to the limited range of colours. Height 2 1/2 feet. Semi-double.
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