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'Earl of Eldon' rose Description
Photo courtesy of AmiRoses
ARS:
Orange blend Noisette.
Registration name: Earl of Eldon
Bloom:
Copper - orange, purple shading. Strong fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
John Scott (June 4, 1751 Newcastle upon Tyne - January 13, 1838 London), 1st Earl of Eldon (from 1821), High Chancellor of Great Britain (1801-06, 1807-27)
his grandson, John Scott (December 10, 1805 - September 18, 1854), 2nd Earl of Eldon, Tory politician
his son, John Scott (November 8,1845 - August 10,1926), 3rd Earl of Eldon (from September 18, 1854)
Henry Coppin was living as a gardener in the same village as the Earl of Eldon had his mansion "Shirley House". It is probable that he dedicated the rose to 3rd Earl.
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