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Grey Pearl Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Grey Pearl is a hybrid tea raised by Samuel Davison McGredy III in 1945, with Sir David Davis recorded as a parent.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Breeder
Samuel Davison McGredy III
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Grey Pearl is a hybrid tea raised by Samuel Davison McGredy III in 1945, with Sir David Davis recorded as a parent. It is also known as The Mouse. A mid-century hybrid tea for collectors of McGredy roses.

Grey Pearl traits

  • Hybrid tea bred by Sam McGredy III, 1945
  • Parent: Sir David Davis
  • Also known as The Mouse

Good for

  • Heritage rose collections

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Grey Pearl this page—Bush—
Fragrant Delight—Bush—
Fred Loads—Bush—
Free Spirit—Bush—
Freedom—Bush—
Frensham—Bush—
Friend for Life—Bush—

Grey Pearl FAQ

What kind of rose is Grey Pearl?

Grey Pearl is a hybrid tea raised by Samuel Davison McGredy III in 1945, with Sir David Davis recorded as a parent. It is also known as The Mouse.

How does Grey Pearl compare with other rose varieties?

Grey Pearl: bush. Similar rose varieties include Fragrant Delight, Fred Loads, Free Spirit. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Grey Pearl good for?

Grey Pearl 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.

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.

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