Rosa ‘Dr. Edward Deacon’ (HT)

Description:

Bred by Henry Morse of Westfield Nursery, Eaton, Norfolk circa.1926 and named for local rose enthusiast and naturalist Dr (George) Edward Deacon of Brundall. Large, strongly fragranced salmon-orange flowers, ageing to coral-pink.  Good disease resistance, although susceptible to mildew.  Blooms throughout the season. A Pernetiana rose, originated by Mons. Pernet-Ducher, of Lyons for their unique blended colouring, introducing yellow blends into remontant (repeat) flowering forms.

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/