Rosa ‘Smith's Parish’ (China hyb.)
Synonym: Rosa "Bermuda Smith's Parish"
Description:
Described in 1984 as repeat-blooming, it was named for the area where it was found. Red-tinged buds open to double creamy white blooms. Randomised coloration, some inner petals flushed pink, some blooms vividly striped red and an occasional entire bloom will be red, pink, or combination. Vegetation is lighter green than most roses, with yellowish-orange basal thorns, shading to greenish yellow near the apex. Similar to ‘Five-coloured Rose,’ described 1898, found by Robert Fortune, Ning Po 1844.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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