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"James Watson No. 1" rose Description
Photo courtesy of billy teabag
Bloom:
Pink, mottled with white in the inner petals, deeper, clearer pink in the outer and guard petals.. [Pink.] Mild fragrance. Semi-double (9-16 petals), nodding or "weak neck" bloom form.
Habit:
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm).
Growing:
Blooms tend to ball in wet weather.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
"Agnes Smith" originally found before 1988 on an 1893 grave (Presbyterian No. 1) in Rookwood Cemetery, NSW. "James Watson No. 1" was one of three foundling roses on one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture at Rookwood, the Watson family mausoleum. Mrs. Watson died 1886, James died 1907. Mentioned in Jane Zammit's list of Rookwood roses August 10, 2007 as Tea, can ball badly.
Blooms "James Watson No. 1" can ball badly. Pedicel Glandular Prickles Sparsely prickled on smooth wood
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