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'Silk Sash' rose References
Newsletter (1996) Page(s) 15. Vol 5, No. 2. Silk Sash. HT. 1970. D. A. Fankhauser.
Book (1972) Page(s) 164. New Roses of the World. Silk Sash. HT. (IIIA) (D. A. Fankhauser, ’71) ‘Memoriam’ x ‘Elizabeth Fankhauser’. Very large, long pointed buds. Very large, pastel-pink with reverse silvery pink with outer aspects of petals flushed red, very double, high-centred blooms borne singly on long stems. Very good lasting quality. Petals drop off cleanly. Slight fragrance. Abundant amount of dark green, leathery medium foliage. Vigorous, free branching (to 6 ft.) upright growth. Continuous flowering.
Book (1971) Page(s) 99. Dr. A. S. Thomas. New Rose Registrations. Silk Sash. HT. D. A. Fankhauser, 1970.
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