Key facts
- Breeder
- Joseph Pemberton
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Aurora is a rose bred by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England, and introduced in 1923. It has golden yellow flowers and was raised from 'Miriam' (seed parent) crossed with 'Danae' (pollen parent).
Aurora traits
- Golden yellow flowers
- Bred by Joseph Pemberton, 1923
- Parentage: 'Miriam' x 'Danae'
Good for
- Heritage rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Aurora FAQ
What kind of rose is Aurora?
Aurora is a rose bred by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England, and introduced in 1923. It has golden yellow flowers and was raised from 'Miriam' (seed parent) crossed with 'Danae' (pollen parent).
How does Aurora compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Aurora good for?
Aurora is grown for heritage rose collections.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.