'Billie and Lew' Rose

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'Billie and Lew' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Jocelyn

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

6 favorite votes.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Wichurana.
Exhibition name: Billie and Lew

Origin:

Bred by Kenneth J. "Ken" Nobbs (New Zealand, before 1986).
Introduced by Unknown (New Zealand) in 1995 as 'Billie and Lew'.

Class:

Hybrid Multiflora, Rambler.

Bloom:

Purple. Purplish mauve. Small to medium, very double bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer.

Growing:

USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Ann Chapman's website on Missionaries, Wives and Roses, says Sarah Fairburn was a missionary wife.