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'Mrs. Graham Hart' rose Reviews & Comments
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Margaret - re your photos uploaded two days ago. Can you note any discernible differences between 'Mrs. Graham Hart' and "Ma Lovelock" (thought to be 'Chromatella')? - ie pedicel, new cane colour, leaf etc.
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Yes. Chromatella has larger flowers, and a darker, less quilted leaf. Will post photos later.
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OK. Chromatella has a less quilted leaf, and 'Mrs. Graham Hart' has a more quilted leaf.
Larger flowers and a darker leaf can be put down to different conditions/soils/ferties.
How far apart are your plants? Can you see any other differences?
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The plant of Mrs Graham Hart is several years younger than "Ma Lovelocks' " (Chromatella or Rev T C Cole). Both are on their own roots. They're about 3m apart (which I may regret), facing west. (They are meeting in the variegated Sollya, which is a disappointing plant.) Mrs Graham Hart's new growth is nearer green, and is more likely to have prickles. "Ma Lovelock's" new growth is nearer burgundy. Its leaves have more shine. The main difference is in the receptacles.
"Ma Lovelock's" may be increasing its petal count for spring.
Photos taken mid-spring, zone 9b. "Ma Lovelock's" on the left, Mrs Graham Hart on the right.
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Superb. That's the way to do it - right next door to each other. Thanks Margaret.
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