'Brandy Snap' rose References
Book (1996) Page(s) 90. Nola Simpson. Review of Newer Roses for 1995-96 Season. Hybrid Teas. 'Brandy Snap' (SIMbrando); Simpson 1992: 'Goldene Sonne' x 'Brandy'; bronzed apricot; 6 reports on 9 bushes; 1-3 years; 2 metres; 7.4 rating. Not widely distributed as yet and only a few reports. A very tall strong growing rose with attractive ribbed semi-glossy foliage, blooms are an appealing bronzed apricot in colour, good decorative shape, thick petals borne on long picking stems. It makes a lovely vase rose, health can be suspect at times with powdery mildew reported from Sanson and Canterbury and blackspot from a Manawatu report. Time will tell!
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