Modern Hybrid
Graham Thomas X R. Abyssinia
A crazy cross this Star of the republic. Austin's Graham Thomas crossed with the only native African rose R Abyssinia. The result is mind-blowing. These blooms look like a peach or apricot version of Souvenir de la Malmaison or the old climbing Teas like Mme Bérard. Apricot to peach or amber quartered blooms with a strong sweet anise Damask fragrance. First flush is very prolific with later moderate flushes throughout the season. Health is really good and she's quite Hardy too with 5b to 9b. Rather vigorous growth up to 200 cm or 7 feet so can be trained as a small climber or use it with an Obelisk or fence.
A wonderful rose!
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