Website/Catalog  (2012)  
 
Website


'Lenbrac', HBc, lp, 2000, (Pink Surprise, 'LLX8654'), [R. bracteata × La Rosee], Lens, Louis; flowers light pink, nearly white, reverse white, red stamens, 10-11 cm., single, borne in small clusters, moderate fragrance; recurrent; foliage large, medium green, glossy, evergreen; prickles numerous; bushy, tall (1¾-2 m.) growth

Article (misc)  (2005)  Page(s) 110, Table 5.1.  
 
Pink Surprise: diploid

Article (magazine)  (Dec 2000)  Page(s) 141.  
 
LENbrac, Hybrid Bracteata, light pink, nearly white, reverse white, red stamens, 2000; (Pink Surprise); LLX8654; R. bracteata x 'La Rosee'; Lens, Louis; Louis Lens N.V., 1987...

Magazine  (Nov 2000)  Page(s) 35.  
 
Registration

Book  (2000)  
 
p122.  pollen [was] from Rosa rugosa 'La Rosée'..

p124. .... both 'Pink Surprise' and 'White Surprise' were bred from Rosa bracteata × Rosa rugosa 'La Rosée'

Book  (1993)  Page(s) 71.  Includes photo(s).
 
[Listed under "Wild Roses and Their Cultivars"] Description. Raised by Lens (Belgium)… introduced by Austin (Britain) 1987.

Book  (1991)  Page(s) 14.  Includes photo(s).
 
Rose hips of a 'Pink Surprise' hedge photographed in winter