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Jude the Obscure, Austin 1995. Breeding: Abraham Darby X Windrush
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would like to say that I think it is worth excercising caution when
evaluating the newest David Austin roses as they appear. Not all of
these roses are worth the intense hype they receive, as they have not
been evaluated for the various North American climates we have to grow
our roses in. Jude, however, is being offered by only a couple of U.S.
sources, and heirloom is one of them. They have grown Jude the Obscure
in their display gardens for a couple of years now, and it performs
very well for them. I am impressed by what I have seen, and would cautiously
recommend it for North American gardeners. I don't know what is being said about this rose' color in catalogs, but as you can see, it is a warm yellow tending towards pale butter at the perimeter, and a warmer apricot/yellow at the center. These photographs were taken in August of last summer, when it was quite hot and dry in Oregon. It may appear in different hues under different conditions. It is less fully double than some of the English roses, opening fully into a deep cup that displays it stamens cautiously. This is a form that I like, but it may not appeal to some folks who would prefer a more double bloom. In that case, Abraham Darby might be more to your liking. ARS
merit rating: none assigned Original photographs and site content © Paul Barden 1996-2004
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