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'Heydon Pink China' rose References
Book (2013) Page(s) 27. Includes photo(s). Heydon Pink China. ...first shown on the [Bermuda Rose] Society's competitive bench as 'Agrippina'...Although th bush and shape of the flowers are very similar,the colour of 'Heydon Pink China' is markedly different. It was found growing at the Heydon Trust in Somerset. The bush is of medium height, 4-5 ft...and somewhat angular. Leaves are a rich medium-to-dark green, composed of five to seven leaflets, with maked serration, elongated, feathery points. Blooms are borne in loose clusters of 3 to 12.... The buds are round and open to light crimson blooms that are tightly cupped at first, but open wide and loose to show a lot of white around the prominent stigmas and anthers....With age the blooms become purplish pink, not the dark crimson as seen in 'Agrippina'. Petal count varies from 17 to 20...Slightly scented. It has few prickles.
Book (2011) Page(s) 75. Gregg Lowery. ....Or perhaps you'll venture down to Somerset to see the tiny stone church where "Heydon Pink China" greets you at the door.....Yet on my last visit to Bermuda I had an opportunity to observe a number of varieties that are little known and rare in commerce. Included among these are "Hevdon Pink China" and....., Most may be seen and admired in Roses in Bermuda, thanks to the Bermuda Rose Society and its courageous preservationists.
Book (15 Oct 2001) Page(s) 98. Marijke Peterich. The Preservation of Old Garden Roses in Bermuda. "Heydon Pink China". A I colour variation of 'Agrippina' which it resembles in every aspect except the much lighter colour. This variation occurred at Heydon Trust, a property open to the public, where it remains to this day.
Book (3 Nov 1997) Page(s) 69. Includes photo(s). Heydon Pink China Description... first shown on the Bermuda Society's competitive bench as 'Agrippina'... Although the bush and shape of the flowers are very similar, the colour of "Heydon Pink China" is markedly different... light crimson (bright pink) blooms... Perhaps it's a sport of 'Agrippina'?
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