Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Faith Whittlesey

Faith Whittlesey, Viru and Girija Viraraghavan 2005

Hybrid Gigantea / Tea 

Pollen: Rêve d'or 
Seed: (Echo X R. Gigantea) X Marie Van Houtte 

Probably the best and most popular rose created by Viru and Girija Viraraghavan. Especially in California, Florida, Italy and India you can find her often. Most of Europe still needs to discover this beauty.

White with pink shading in the center, very double blooms in Tea style. Moderate fragrance although many speak of strong Tea fragrance. Blooms in clusters on a vigorous, rounded and well balanced shrub. 90X90 cm or 3X3 feet. Flushes freely throughout the season. Zone 6b to 10b. Can withstand burning heat. Very healthy foliage 
She reminds me of Mme Bravy and of White New Dawn 
In full flush this rose is covered with blooms. A sight to behold and remember. 
Highly recommended rose 


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