This variety is a so-called "sport" (bud mutation) of the famous pink rose Mary Rose. Consequently, 'Winchester Cathedral' retains an interesting genetic memory: faint pink streaks may occasionally appear on the snow-white petals, and individual buds—or even entire branches—may suddenly bloom with pure pink flowers, reverting to the characteristics of the parent variety.
The Winchester Cathedral rose is one of the most popular and reliable white English rose varieties bred by David Austin (introduced in 1988). The variety is named after one of Great Britain's largest and most beautiful cathedrals.
This variety is a so-called "sport" (bud mutation) of the famous pink rose Mary Rose. Consequently, 'Winchester Cathedral' retains an interesting genetic memory: faint pink streaks may occasionally appear on the snow-white petals, and individual buds—or even entire branches—may suddenly bloom with pure pink flowers, reverting to the characteristics of the parent variety.
ReplyDeleteThe Winchester Cathedral rose is one of the most popular and reliable white English rose varieties bred by David Austin (introduced in 1988). The variety is named after one of Great Britain's largest and most beautiful cathedrals.
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