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'Betty Cuthbert' rose References
Newsletter (1996) Page(s) 18. Vol 5, No. 1. Betty Cuthbert. HT. 1966. R. Palmer.
Book (1972) Page(s) 113. Betty Cuthbert, Hybrid Tea. Palmer, 1967.
Book (1967) Page(s) 126. Dr. A. S. Thomas, New Roses in Victoria. Betty Cuthbert HT. (R. Palmer, 1967) An orange-red to light red sport of 'Roundelay'. A very fine decorative rose but usually below show standard. It should make a fine hedge, as does the parent.
Book (1966) Page(s) 179. Betty Cuthbert. HT. (R. Palmer & Co., ’64). Sport of ‘Roundelay’. Medium, long-pointed bud. Orange-red, velvety petals, medium , full, very double blooms borne in clusters on long, strong stems. Very good lasting quality; petals hang on. Very strong fragrance. Abundant, glossy, soft foliage. Reddish brown bark and twigs with many thorns. Very vigorous, upright growth. Free, profuse blooming.
Book (1966) Page(s) 76. Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Rose Registrations. Betty Cuthbert. HT. R. Palmer, 1966.
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