'Massey University' Rose

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'Massey University' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Patricia Routley

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• MACwhitba
• Pride of Scotland

HMF Ratings:

18 favorite votes.

ARS:

Deep pink Hybrid Tea.
Exhibition name: Pride of Scotland

Origin:

Bred by Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1991).
Introduced in New Zealand by Matthews Nurseries Ltd. in circa 2003 as 'Massey University'.
Introduced in United Kingdom by C & K Jones in 2004 as 'Pride of Scotland'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Deep pink, ages to salmon-pink . Salmon-orange. None to mild, sweet fragrance. Large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, bushy, upright. Large, matte, medium green foliage.

Height: 42" to 4' (105 to 120cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower or garden.

Breeder's notes:

Massey University - Macwhitba. Nicknamed Whitley Bay

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Maggie Barry × Waikato

Notes:

Massey University now has a rose that carries its name, a hybrid tea bred for the University’s 75th anniversary by Dr Sam McGredy.