Newsletter  (May 2015)  Page(s) 14. Vol 36, No. 3.  Includes photo(s).
 
Peter Holmes, President Bermuda Rose Society.
"Portuguese Rambler" Hybrid Wichurana (Mystery Climber) It has been suggested that this Mystery rambling rose might be 'Dorothy Perkins'. It is a lovely sight when in full bloom along a fence or wall, where it can grow to 8ft, (2.4m). This rose blooms once a year.

Book  (2015)  Page(s) 93.  Includes photo(s).
 

"Portuguese Rambler" Hybrid Wichurana (Mystery Climber) It has been suggested that this Mystery rambling rose might be 'Dorothy Perkins'. It is a lovely sight when in full bloom along a fence or wall, where it can grow to 8ft.(2.4m). Leaves are small, bright green, and very glossy with seven to nine leaflets. The blooms are borne in large clusters of small l in.(2.5cm) flowers, pom-pom shaped. Petals are a bright, almost shocking pink, with a silvery reverse. This rose blooms once a year, usually in April or May, although some blooms may be seen earlier in the year.

Book  (1984)  Page(s) 36.  
 
Other ramblers which are grown here are .... and 'Dorothy Perkins' (1901) rose-pink, commonly known in Bermuda as Portuguese Rambler