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'Nell Gwyn' rose References
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 408. Nell Gwyn Hybrid Tea, orange-copper, 1968, 'Tzigane' sport; Cobley; Blaby Rose Gardens...
Book (1974) Page(s) 65. Dr. A. S. Thomas Roses Overseas 1973. During the same few years 'Tzigane has thrown at least four sports - 'Valerie Boughey', 'Nell Gwyn', 'Dunton Gold' and 'Rita Jackson'. Sports, except climbers, have similar growth habit to that of the parent. Those of 'Tzigane' have shorter and stiffer stems on smaller plants. The blooms are smaller and they have more petals than those of 'Piccadilly'.
Book (1969) Page(s) 278. Nell Gwyn HT (Cobley; int. Blaby Rose Gardens, '68.) Tzigane sport. Globular, fragrant, orange-copper. Upright; very free bloom.
Book (1943) Page(s) 83. Mr. S. J. Bisdee. Tasmanian Roses. Nell Gwynn Another flower of the fancy class; a very beautiful thing of coppery-apricot colouring. Growth was poor, but foliage left nothing to be desired. Felt the drought badly.
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