Friday, March 1, 2024

William R. Smith

William R. Smith, William Bagg 1909

Tea 

Maman Cochet X Madame Hoste 

A rather very beautiful Tea that's somewhat difficult to find in Europe where she's not seldom sold as Marie Van Houtte. In the USA she's popular in more southern states. Let this be a first or second introduction... 

A result of the cross between the magnificent Maman Cochet and Madame Hoste William R Smith has large, full, creamy flowers with pink towards the edges and yellowish shading. For a Tea the fragrance is very strong and sweet. Blooms as long as temp stays above 15 degrees Celsius 

Not a small shrub this William as he can climb up to 350 cm or 11 feet. As a shrub he get 150X150 cm or 5X5 feet. Flowers have many petals but open better during rain than many other full teas. Loves hot and dry weather as all Teas. Rather Hardy zone 6b to 11b


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