Website/Catalog  (10 Aug 2013)  
 
Name: John Waterer®
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: John Waterer®
HT, dr, 1970, McGredy, Sam IV; flowers 4 in., 44 petals, high-centered, moderate fragrance
[King of Hearts × Hanne]. Garden Rating: 7.9. Introductions: McGredy

Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p5
1970. John Waterer - 65/2422. Nicknamed Sniff. Named for English nursery.

Book  (Aug 2002)  Page(s) 51.  
 
John Waterer
Rated 7.9

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 276.  
 
Hybrid Tea, dark red, 1970, 'King of Hearts' x 'Hanne'; McGredy, S., IV; McGredy. Flowers dark red, double (44 petals), classifc form, large (4 in.); fragrant.

Book  (Feb 1993)  Page(s) 191.  Includes photo(s).
 
John Waterer Large-flowered hybrid tea. Parentage: 'King of Hearts' x 'Hanne'. Northern Ireland 1970. Description and cultivation... The flowers are large with long petals in a deep crimson... often used as an exhibition rose...

Book  (1988)  Page(s) 137.  Includes photo(s).
 
John Waterer Description.

Book  (1981)  Page(s) 61.  
 
Don Sheppard. Symposium of Hybrid Tea Roses, Canterbury Rose Society 1980.
'John Waterer'. Three reports of this rose bred by McGredy in 1970 and twelfth equal on our list with 'Fragrant Hour'. All report it as being an unusually healthy and well growing rose in their gardens. It grows average to "not too tall" and does not sprawl. One member does say that occasionally he has found light traces of mildew on some foliage. The bush is well covered - good mid green foliage, reddish when young, which is well spaced and balanced on the stem. In spring the blooms are a large, deep red, and often with that blackish edging to some petals. The colour is quite vibrant and to go with it there is a slight pleasant fragrance. Some disbudding is needed. The later flowers often come rather on the small side. The repeat is fast and reliable, basals come easily too. It can be used often on the show bench, but it is as a good honest garden rose that 'John Waterer' is at his best.

Book  (1978)  Page(s) 43.  
 
The Final Analysis 1977-78 Season.
'John Waterer' 7.4 (McGredy). 'King of Hearts' x 'Hanne', A fragrant red with good form for exhibitors. Bush grows well and there is no report of disease. Most say it is slow to repeat; height about 250cm.

Book  (1978)  Page(s) 113.  
 
'John  Waterer'   Medium +    Deep crimson     Remontant  P2    H1  **
A  deep crimson rose of upright growth. The colour is usually marked, but not spoilt, by going black towards the edges, really a collapse of the crimson in the sun. If the deep  colour of 'John Waterer' and the scent of 'Alec's Red' could come together, we should have a red rose indeed. Raised by Sam  McGredy  from  'King of Hearts' x `Hanne'.  Introduced 1970.

Book  (1977)  Page(s) 30.  
 
Review of Newer Roses - 1976-77 Season
'John Waterer'. Red. No. of reports 10. Years grown 5. Average height 150cm. NRS rating 7.4, Palmerston Nth: Nice bloom and colour. No rust, no mildew. Christchurch: One of the best in the garden. Free flowering, disease resistant.