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• Bess Lovett

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Deep pink Hybrid Wichurana.
Registration name: Bess Lovett

Bred by Dr. Walter Van Fleet (United States, 1905).
Introduced in United States by Lovett's Nursery (J.T. Lovett) in 1915 as 'Bess Lovett'.

Hybrid Wichurana, Large-Flowered Climber.  

Carmine-red.  Clear bright crimson.  Strong fragrance.  Medium, double (17-25 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.  

Climbing.  Glossy, dark green foliage.  

Height: up to 9'10" (up to 300cm).  

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).  Very vigorous.