Old Gay Hill Red China
| Old Gay Hill Red China | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Marketing names | Old Gay Hill Red China |
| Breeder | Thomas Affleck |
| Origin | Washington County, Texas, 1800s |
Rosa 'Old Gay Hill Red China', also known as 'Old Gay Hill' is a triploid red and white China rose cultivar found in Gay Hill, Washington County, Texas.[1]
History
This cultivar was likely grown originally by Thomas Affleck (1812-1868), a Scottish-American plantation owner, nurseryman, and almanac editor, at Glenblythe Plantation. It was found and reintroduced by Mike Shoup of the Antique Rose Emporium of Brenham, Texas.[2] Based on genetic sequencing, 'Old Gay Hill China Red' is a taller growth form sport of China rose cultivar 'Fabvier'.[3]
Description
'Old Gay Hill Red China' grows as a dense, bushy shrub, reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) in height with 2 to 4 feet (.6 to 1.2 meters) of spread. It produces bright, scarlet-red, semi-double roses with pale yellow-gold stamens that are 2 inches across (5 centimeters) and it blooms throughout the year. It is resistant to disease and pests, and hardy from USDA zone 6b through 10b. It has a light, fruity fragrance. The foliage can acquire a dark, bronze-green color in cold temperatures.[4]
References
- ^ Judy Barrett, Yes, You Can Grow Roses, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, 2013, p. 68 [1]
- ^ Shoup, G. Michael (2000). Roses in the Southern garden. Internet Archive. Brenham, TX : Antique Rose Emporium. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-9678213-0-6.
- ^ Soules, Valerie Ann (2011-02-22). "Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Relationships in the China Rose Group". Texas A&M Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Records of Study (2002– ).
- ^ "Plant database entry for Rose (Rosa 'Old Gay Hill Red China') with 3 images, one comment, and 36 data details". garden.org. Retrieved 2025-05-08.