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Yesterday Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Yesterday is a polyantha rose from Harkness of Hitchin, introduced in 1974 and also known as Tapis D'Orient.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
Harkness
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Yesterday is a polyantha rose from Harkness of Hitchin, introduced in 1974 and also known as Tapis D'Orient. It produces small purple-crimson flowers about 1.8 in across, typical of the polyantha group. No height or scent is listed in the reference. It suits gardeners wanting a rose with small, rich-coloured blooms for a border edge or a mixed bed.

Yesterday traits

  • Polyantha rose bred by Harkness, 1974
  • Also sold as Tapis D'Orient
  • Purple-crimson flowers around 1.8 in wide

Good for

  • Border edges
  • Mixed beds

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Yesterday this page—Bush—
A Whiter Shade of Pale—Bush—
Absolutely Fabulous—Bush—
Alexander—Bush—
Alpine Sunset—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—
Anne Harkness—Bush—

Yesterday FAQ

What kind of rose is Yesterday?

Yesterday is a polyantha rose from Harkness of Hitchin, introduced in 1974 and also known as Tapis D'Orient. It produces small purple-crimson flowers about 1.8 in across, typical of the polyantha group.

How does Yesterday compare with other rose varieties?

Yesterday: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Yesterday good for?

Yesterday is grown for border edges, mixed beds.

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.

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.

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