Website/Catalog  (11 Mar 2015)  
 
Registered Name: 'Margot Fonteyn'
ARS Approved Exhibition Name: Margot Fonteyn
HT, op, 1964, McGredy, Sam IV; flowers salmon-orange, 4 in., very dbl., intense fragrance; very free growth. [Independence × Ma Perkins]. Introductions: Fisons Horticulture

Booklet  (2008)  
 
An Information List of all Varieties. p4
1964. Margot Fonteyn - 57/219. Nicknamed Cyprus

Book  (Apr 1993)  Page(s) 356.  
 
Margot Fonteyn Hybrid Tea, salmon-orange, 1964, 'Independence' x 'Ma Perkins'; McGredy, S., IV. Description.

Book  (1980)  Page(s) 114.  
 
'Margot Fonteyn'. 1964. 'Independence x 'Ma Perkins'. Medium-sized cherry-red blooms of good form; scented. Vigorous but not tall.

Book  (1976)  Page(s) 148.  
 
Editor: How do you choose a name?
Sam McGredy: We have to make sure it has a wide international appeal. Names like 'Margot Fonteyn' and .... have been natural winners from the word "go".

Book  (1971)  Page(s) 71.  Includes photo(s).
 
Plate 107. This hybrid tea is named after Margot Fonteyn. Its flowers are beautifully formed, deep pink with paler edges, but darker tones in the bud. When they are put in a vase of water their scent is so strong that it fills the whole room.

Book  (1965)  Page(s) 177.  
 
New Roses of the World. 'Margot Fonteyn' HT (S. McGredy '64) 'Independence' x 'Ma Perkins'. Ovoid bud. Salmon-orange blooms borne several together. Very strong fragrance. Very free and hardy growth. Very free blooming.