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"David's Dilemma" rose Description
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Availability:
Commercially available
HMF Ratings:
16 favorite votes.  
Origin:
Discovered by John Nieuwesteeg (Australia, before 2004). Discovered by Rob Peace (Australia, before 2004).
Class:
Found Rose, Tea.  
Bloom:
Pale blush to lilac. Sets no hips.  Strong, fruity fragrance.  Full (26-40 petals) bloom form.  
Habit:
Medium, armed with thorns / prickles, spreading.  
Growing:
Can be used for cut flower.  
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
'Socrate', 1858 is a tentative identification for "David's Dilemma".
‘ Comte de Sembui’ 1875 has also been suggested, but its receptacle seems far too elongated to match the rounded one of “David’s Dilemma”.

Margaret Furness advises: Rob Peace collected roses from a property called Canonvale at Yea in Victoria. They included a rose given the study name of "Canonvale (under) Figtree Tea", which may be what is now known as "David's Dilemma".

Billy West advises: John Nieuwesteeg confirmed that "David's Dilemma" is the old rose found under the fig tree at 'Canonvale' near Yea.
 
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