'Bessie Johnson' Rose

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'Bessie Johnson' rose Description

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Availability:

Commercially available

HMF Ratings:

5 favorite votes.

ARS:

Light pink Hybrid Perpetual.
Exhibition name: Bessie Johnson

Origin:

Bred by Curtis, Sanford, & Co. (United Kingdom, 1872).
Introduced in Australia by George Brunning - St. Kilda Nurseries in 1876 as 'Bessie Johnson'.
Introduced in United Kingdom by Paul and Son / George Paul in 1878 as 'Bessie Johnson'.

Class:

Hybrid Perpetual.

Bloom:

Blush. Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Armed with thorns / prickles.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Vigorous.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

The rose in gardens seems to be the parent 'Abel Grand', to which 'Bessie Johnson' probably sported back at one time.