“Bernice Mitchell’s Rose” own roots at Northcliffe, W.A. Nov 27, 2022. Provenance: From the upper Murray-> Hedgerow-> MF-> Rosary-Mid-S-o. Bush. If only we knew a little more history behind this very beautiful polyantha - like who was Bernice Mitchell.
Left Sweet Chariot, right "Bernice Mitchell's". Although the flowers come out the same colour, the overall impression is that Sweet Chariot is a darker purple bush.
Prickly enough inside (although it doesn't show on the outside) to make me avoid cutting out dead wood; and prickly enough to be a safe haven for a blue wren's nest.
