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'Spanish Lady' rose Reviews & Comments
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28 NOV 21 by
Bonita
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I have just posted two more pictures today. The bush stands about 1:2 metres tall and the new water shoots are very prickly. Sometimes the stripes are more deep navy blue in colour and other times black. I have had three plants grafted to ensure it is spread around. Two plants will be going to Brisbane next week. I am fascinated by this pretty rose.
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I have been watching this one on HMF. the year of introduction + the class makes it seem only partially likely that it was an intentful hybrid. Only a tiny handful of seedling stripes are HT, especially in the 1990s. Also, the color type, which is in the damask pattern (note the red-purple tones over the violet red base) is uncommon in stripes. While it could be an actual seedlings, I am more persuaded that it could be a sport.
I could be wrong, as always, but that was my initial impression. So, one question that could be asked is: Is there an HT type in Aus/NZ that has the same plant type as this rose?
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I have just uploaded a reference for a 1905 'Souvenir de Maria de Zayas', the description of which has reminded me of "Spanish Lady".
I guess the name could sound a bit Spanish to a nurseryman who could not recall the exact name of the rose. I'll search my computer later for any Queensland nurseries carrying 'Souvenir de Maria de Zayas'. Is there any hint of a tea rose in the bush of 'Spanish Lady'?
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Therre are now a few more references in the 'Souvenir de Maria de Zayas' file (with many more not added). I note that Langbecker Nurseries were carrying this rose in 1946. Trewallyn Nursery was established in 1950. It is feasible that Trewallyn obtained some stock from Langbecker.
Can someone add the photo of 'Souvenir de Maria de Zayas' from the 1928 Law Somner catalogue?
Not having the 'Spanish lady' rose to compare, it doesn't sound like it is 'Souvenir de Maria de Zayas' - and the Law Somner photo doesn't look like the HelpMeFind photos of 'Spanish lady'. However........... Maria did have a tea parent, and teas grow in Queensland.
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#3 of 3 posted
16 FEB 20 by
bonbon
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‘Spanish Lady’ grows like a hybrid tea. It is upright, sparsely foliaged, perfumed, medium prickles here. Blooms singly or sometimes with a bloom and a bud.
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Continuing a thread in 'Spanish Lady' photo comments.....
The Queensland Rose Society have replied and they know nothing about 'Spanish Lady'.
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This is odd. Since the rose in question has such a distinctive look, I'd expect that somebody would remember where it came from and what it was. It's not easily forgettable, or at least I wouldn't think so.
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16 FEB 20 by
bonbon
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Older members of QRS in the late 1990’s told me it was a sport of an unknown red rose.
Neville Trebbin left Langbeckers to set up his own Bundaberg nursery which he named Trewallyn the Tre being from Trebbin. The Wallyn part I cannot explain. It is very possible it was never a sport. I smelt the perfume today on my first bloom since recent rains after terrible drought.
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26 JAN 17 by
bonbon
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Available from - Trwallyn Nursery in Bundaberg Queensland, Australia
Wises Road, Bundaberg Qld Australia
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Currently? I have just searched on their website and the result was
Search Results: “spanish lady”
No products found, we are currently updating this section.
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