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Dainty Bess, bred by Wm. E.B. & Daughter Archer, England 1925.
This rose grows as a typical Hybrid Tea; fairly upright growth with large, somewhat sparse foliage. Blooms are in clusters of up to 7 or more on main canes. The striking feature of 'Dainty Bess' is the center boss of mahogany tinted stamens which stand out in striking contrast to the soft shell-pink petals. Fragrance is only slight and disease resistance is no better than most Hybrid Teas, but this is a workhorse of a rose and will perform magnificently given reasonable care. Its a charming rose that deserves to be grown by every Hybrid Tea admirer. There is also a climbing sport called simply 'Climbing Dainty Bess' which grows between 8 and 12 feet tall. ARS
merit rating: 7.3 Original photographs and site content © Paul Barden 2005, All Rights Reserved.
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'Dainty
Bess' is one of the most beloved of the single Hybrid Teas and it
seems to have an eternal place in the inventory of nurseries around
the world.