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From
The Graham Stuart
Thomas Rose Book: "Raised in 1923 by Pernet-Ducher, this rose was out
of the same cross as 'Le Rêve' ('Mme. Eugène Verdier' x Rosa
foetida persiana). For some reason it did not appeal to the raiser, while
'Le Rêve' was put on the market. It languished unappreciated until Major
Lawrence Johnston saw it, bought the original and only plant, and transferred
it to his garden at Hidcote Manor, Gloucestershire, some time between the First
and Second World Wars. There it was christened 'Hidcote Yellow' (but distinct
from 'Hidcote Gold'; the growth is stronger, the foliage equally good, the
yellow warmer and richer, and the flowers are better formed, with large petals.
The scent is just as rich and powerful. Fortunately it flowers with equal
abandon in June and also goes on producing flowers intermittenty through the
summer. Shoots may grow up to 20 feet. The original plant still grows at
Hidcote Manor, and young ones have been planted there." |
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