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'SIMpalno' rose References
Book (2011)
p9 Obituary Nola Simpson. ....Her favourite cultivar was 'Velvet Lustre', bred by her late husband John Simpson.
p36 Hayden Foulds. Pick of the Bunch. The Best From 40 years of NZRS Trials. 'Velvet Lustre' (SIMpalno) Silver Star of the City of Palmerston North 1978. A fitting tribute to its breeder, the late John Simpson, who sadly passed away before it won its award. A good all round performer in the garden and on the show bench, the red and pink toned blooms still stand out today.
Book (2002) Page(s) 95.
Gerard Williams. Top Favourite Roses in New Zealand for the 2001-2002 Season.
Roses that almost made the list were 'Velvet Lustre' and...
Book (1994) Page(s) 53.
Nola Simpson, Manawatu. The Trial Ground 1969-1994. A look back over 25 years.
The amateurs must not be forgotten - recall John Simpson's 'Velvet Lustre' and....
Book (Apr 1993) Page(s) 233.
Happy Day Hybrid Tea, red blend, 1979, (SIMpalno; 'Velvet Lustre'); 'First PRize' x 'Gypsy Moth'; Simpson, J.W. Description.
Book (1989) Page(s) 75.
Nola Simpson, Manawatu: 'Velvet Lustre'. This rose would be my absolute favourite, partially because it is John's, but also it does so well in my garden and I suppose I pick more blooms of this one than any other rose. Strong healthy bushes, but not too tall and the blooms have that refined elegance that sets it apart, together with the blending of colours, red through to apricot pink in the centre.
Book (1988) Includes photo(s).
p16 Photo. Caption: Mrs. Nola Simpson with the N.Z. Rose Award - a painting of her own rose 'Velvet Lustre' by Basil Register, Palmerston North. Photo by Jack Kidd, Franklin.
p74 Dave and Jean Gillies, Napier. 'Velvet Lustre' Nola Simpson 1980. This Hybrid Tea is a favourite in the decorative stage. It has that refined, elegant look that is so admired. We haven't exhibited one yet as the best blooms always seem to come between shows.
Book (1987)
p52 Roy Connell, Waikato. 'Velvet Lustre' gives beautifully formed exhibition type blooms of royal magenta red, with lighter tonings.
p54 Chris and John Ford. Ten Favourite Roses. 'Velvet Lustre' (Simpson 1980). HT. For quantity of bloom off a single plant, over the growing season, there would be few roses that could compete with this toned pink HT rose. The flowers have good form, stand the weather well and the bush has a high tolerance level of most rose diseases. Best grown in a sunny position.
Book (1986) Page(s) 346.
'Velvet Lustre' (SIMpalno) HT. (J. W. Simpson, 1979). 'First Prize' x 'Gypsy Moth. Bud pointed; Fl. red blend, dbl (30 petals), classic HT form blooms borne singly; fragrant; Fol. large, dark, semi-glossy; brown prickles; strong, upright, medium growth; rb.
Book (1986)
p45. David Ruston. Next port of call was the Te Awamutu Rose garden.... I liked the look of the late John simpson's 'Velvet Lustre' - a lovely bedding rose, with good substance and colour stability.
p79. Del Simpson. Central Taranaki Rose Society. 10 Favourite Roses. 'Velvet Lustre' (Simpson, 1980). HT. One of "our" John and Nola's fine roses that is very aptly named. Royal magenta-red with lighter tonings, may not give you much of an idea, but you really have to see this one to appreciate its luminous qualities. we have had some great decorative and exhibition blooms from very healthy bushes. It has the most exotic perfume. Truly a rose for every occasion.
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