'Bengale soufre' Rose

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'Bengale soufre' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of CybeRose

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

29 favorite votes.

Origin:

Bred by Joseph Knight (United Kingdom, 1823).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Exotic Nursery (England) / Joseph Knight in before 1826 as 'Yellow China Rose'.
Introduced in Australia by Camden Park in 1843 as 'Odorata var. lutea'.

Class:

China / Bengale, Tea.

Bloom:

Light yellow. Strong, tea fragrance. Average diameter 4". Large, semi-double to double bloom form.

Habit:

Glossy foliage.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

IOPI: Rosa indica staxon sulphurea Andrews Roses 2: t.86. 1826

Different opinions on Breeder - see References.
See also 'Bengale jaune'.