Ying Doon Moy passed away in the Autumn of 2012. As well as several rose varieties he created the Red Dragon hibiscus, Moy ginger, and Pretty Papaya . He will probably be best known for creating the Moy Grande Hibiscus which features 12 inch flowers.

Lotus Rose was hybridized by Dr. Moy of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. Dr. Moy is better known for his work with gingers and mallows, but he also hybridized several roses. Lotus rose is my favorite and the only one I still have. I purchased the rose at a San Antonio Botanical Gardens plant sale in about the year 2000 or shortly thereafter. It has a medium fragrance and has very healthy foliage in my no spray garden. Dr. Moy is retired from SABG and I no longer see his roses offered for sale there.