Governor Marie Bashir Winter Rose
Swane's Nurseries 'Governor Marie Bashir' Rose is named in honour of The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir, former Governor of NSW and a patron of the NSW Rose Society for many years. This soft pink rose with a coral centre and delicate fragrance has proven to be an excellent performer, complete with glossy healthy foliage and perfectly formed blooms. Most roses are bred outside of Australia, however this incredible rose was bred by Brisbane rose breeder Paul Hains. This a truly Australian rose, for a truly inspirational Australian. Royalties from sales of the Governor Marie Bashir rose are donated to the Wayside Chapel in Sydney, of which Dame Marie is patron.
Bare root / winter rose plant (not in a pot).
A delicately pink rose named to honour former Governor of NSW and rose enthusiast, Governor Marie Bashir. Bred in Brisbane by rose breeder Paul Hains.
Bare root / winter rose plant (not in a pot).
Pre-orders open in January each year. Bare root (or Winter) roses only available in Winter.
The yearly harvest of 2 year old roses occurs every May with plants becoming available in June – July.
| Rose Category | Floribunda |
|---|---|
| Breeder | Hains |
| Breeder Code | HAIbashir |
| Colour | Pink |
| Colour | Light pink |
| Fragrance | Scented * |
| Fragrance | Scented |
| Awards | Passed Swane’s arduous evaluations. |
| Parentage | Melinda Gainsford x Princess |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Height | 125cm |
| Foliage | Glossy with red new growth. |
| Flower Size | 80mm |
| Petal Count | 25–35 |
| Swane's Says | Plant in a pot on in the garden for a feature rose like no other. |
