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History of Garden Roses
Hybrid China, Portland and Bourbon roses
Hybrid China
Hybrid Chinas were produced in the early 19th century from direct crosses
between China roses and the other existing groups. They are often listed
with R. chinensis hybrids and known collectively as China roses.
Portland
In the late 18th century a rose called 'Portlandica' appeared, which was
the result of a chance cross, possibly between R. gallica 'Officinalis'
and the Autumn Damask. 'Portlandica', named after the Duchess of Portland
a rose enthusiast, when crossed with China derivatives produced the Portland
group, the first of which was 'Rose du Roi'.
Bourbon
This group is descended from seedlings of a chance hybrid found on the
lle de Bourbon (Reunion Island) in about 1817. The parents
are believed to have been the Autumn Damask, and the 'Old
Blush China '. Bourbons were very popular and when crossed with R. x odorata produced the pink Tea Roses.
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