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'Dr. O'Donel Browne' rose Reviews & Comments
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This is one superlative, strongly fragrant old Hybrid Tea. It would not surprise me if it was found that the famous 'Mme. Isaac Pereire' was a parent, or 'Tom Wood'?.. the scent is very similar at its best, and the rich pink fully double blooms have that look about them..
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5 SEP by
 HubertG
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Marlorena, you could be right about 'Tom Wood' being a parent, or at least some similar H.P..
I just came across a reference written by Dr. O'Donel Browne about his namesake rose and (although he doesn't disclose the varieties) he says that he knows that it is a cross between a Hybrid Perpetual and a "pure Tea". He also agrees with you that the perfume is superlative.
I wish we had this one in Australia; I'd probably grow it for the perfume alone.
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Oh that's really interesting to me Hubert, thank you.. I wonder what the 'pure Tea' was.. I wouldn't have guessed that.
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''Moderate fragrance'' is something of an understatement for this striking and beautifully scented, Edwardian HT..
Notwithstanding they were in the business of selling it, references by E.G. Hill 1910.. Dicksons 1914, and H. Kemp 1909 are on the ball. Piffle to Rosenlexikon 1936..
Exceptionally vigorous 'own root' and does not need a rootstock where I am.. [East Anglia, England, 2024]..
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Hi Marlorena-
I've changed the description from 'moderate' to 'strong'. Thanks for your feedback and sumptuous photos!
Virginia
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Thanks Virginia !..
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Apart from an occasional bloom balling in wet weather, this is a superlative, fragrant rose, with good foliage and large sumptuous blooms. Of good health overall. My experience generally tallies with those in the references.
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