Key facts
- Breeder
- Joseph Pemberton
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Thisbe is a rose raised in 1918 by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England. Its flowers are buff-coloured, and it was bred from 'Perle des Jardins' as seed parent and 'Marie-Jeanne' as pollen parent. It is named after Thisbe and mainly appeals to collectors of historic Pemberton roses.
Thisbe traits
- Bred by Joseph Pemberton in England, 1918
- Buff-coloured flowers
- Seed parent 'Perle des Jardins', pollen parent 'Marie-Jeanne'
Good for
- Heritage rose collections
- Mixed borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thisbe this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Thisbe FAQ
What kind of rose is Thisbe?
Thisbe is a rose raised in 1918 by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England. Its flowers are buff-coloured, and it was bred from 'Perle des Jardins' as seed parent and 'Marie-Jeanne' as pollen parent.
How does Thisbe 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 Thisbe good for?
Thisbe is grown for heritage rose collections, mixed borders.
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.
- Rose growing guide
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- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- 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.