1977, Brown
'Rose Caress' (Opal Brown, R. 1977). Seedling# 73-15E1. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Light neyron rose (RHS 56C) self; poppy red beard; ruffled, fluted and crimped. ((Involving pinks x 'Chinese Coral') x 'Flaming Heart') X 'Sweet 'N' Lovely'. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens 1977. Honorable Mention 1979.
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From AIS Bulletin #225 Spring 1977 Introducing ROSE CARESS (0. L. Brown '77). TB, 34", EM. Flowers light Neyron rose-a lovely, clean blue-pink. Well rounded, closed standards and wide, flaring falls with poppy red beards. Ruffled edges are fluted and crimped. Excellent branching, long flowering period. Sdlg. 73-15El. ((Involved pinks x Chinese Coral) x Flaming Heart) X Sweet 'N' Lovely. $25.00. Brown's Sunnyhill Gardens. |
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