Key facts
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- United States
Overview
Harison's Yellow is an old rose selected by George Folliott Harison in the United States around 1824; its class is not stated. It is thought to be a cross of Rosa foetida and Rosa pimpinellifolia, though this is uncertain. The flowers carry about 25 petals and a fruity scent. Alternative names include Oregon Trail Rose and Hogg's Yellow. A heritage rose with a long history in American gardens.
Harison's Yellow traits
- Historic rose selected in the United States around 1824
- About 25 petals with a fruity fragrance
- Presumed parentage: Rosa foetida x Rosa pimpinellifolia
- Also known as Oregon Trail Rose
Good for
- Heritage gardens
- Informal borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harison's Yellow this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| Abraham Darby | — | Shrub | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| AC Marie-Victorin | — | Shrub | — |
Harison's Yellow FAQ
What kind of rose is Harison's Yellow?
Harison's Yellow is an old rose selected by George Folliott Harison in the United States around 1824; its class is not stated. It is thought to be a cross of Rosa foetida and Rosa pimpinellifolia, though this is uncertain.
How does Harison's Yellow compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Abbaye de Cluny, About Face. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Harison's Yellow good for?
Harison's Yellow is grown for heritage gardens, informal 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.
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- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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