Rosa ‘The Doctor’ (HT)
Description:
Bred by Frederick Huber Howard (USA 1936) from a cross between ‘Mrs J.D. Eisele’ × ‘Los Angeles’. Large medium pink blooms throughout the season with a strong fragrance. 1938 RNRS Gold Medal. Named for Dr Jean Henri Nicolas (b. Lille, France 1875- d. USA 1937) hybridist for Jackson & Perkins and author. Recognised as a renowned rosarian he was awarded a Doctor of Natural Science degree in recognition of his work.
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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