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Overview
Dainty Bess is a British hybrid tea dating from 1925. Its parents are listed as 'Ophelia' and 'Kitchener of Khartoum'. The reference gives no detail on flower colour, scent or plant size, so it is mainly of interest to collectors of early hybrid teas.
Dainty Bess traits
- Hybrid tea introduced in 1925
- Bred in the United Kingdom
- Parents 'Ophelia' and 'Kitchener of Khartoum'
Good for
- Historic rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dainty Bess this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Dainty Bess FAQ
What kind of rose is Dainty Bess?
Dainty Bess is a British hybrid tea dating from 1925. Its parents are listed as 'Ophelia' and 'Kitchener of Khartoum'.
How does Dainty Bess 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 Dainty Bess good for?
Dainty Bess is grown for historic 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.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- 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: Wikidata (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.