'Rivers' George IV' Rose

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'Rivers' George IV' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Margaret Furness

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• George IV (hybrid china)
• George the Fourth
• King George IV
• Rivers' George the Fourth
• Royale pourpre

HMF Ratings:

32 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Dark red Hybrid China.
Registration name: Rivers' George IV

Origin:

Bred by Thomas Rivers & Son Ltd. (United Kingdom, circa 1817).
Introduced in Australia by F. C. Davis in 1862 as 'George IV'.

Class:

Hybrid China, Hybrid Gallica.

Bloom:

Dark purple to violet-red, red center, crimson reverse. Mild fragrance. Average diameter 2.5". Medium, full (26-40 petals), cupped, expanded , globular bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Habit:

Few or no prickles/thorns. Glossy, dark green foliage.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Unknown

Notes:

George IV of England was born 12 August 1762 and died 26 June 1830.

For clarification about parentage, see References.