Steve Jones
Would it be possible to share this excellent article with our Heritage Roses in Australia- Darling Downs facebook page or alternately at a Good Day Out? .I organise these events and have done so for sixteen years.

Warm regards

Bonita Cattell
Queensland
Australia

I have just posted two more pictures today. The bush stands about 1:2 metres tall and the new water shoots are very prickly. Sometimes the stripes are more deep navy blue in colour and other times black. I have had three plants grafted to ensure it is spread around. Two plants will be going to Brisbane next week. I am fascinated by this pretty rose.

Colchester Beauty is a beauty! However, I am an Aussie who once lived for a while in Colchester so it is also for sentimental reasons that I grow her . Purchased from Roses and Friends, NSW.