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| colour: Strong Pink |
| height: Average Shrub 2.5 - 5 feet (0.75 m - 1.5 m) |
| scent: Slight or No Scent |
| introduction: 1986 - 1995 |
| usda zone: Zone 3 (-33ºC/-27.4ºF to -36ºC/-32.8ºF) |
| flowers: Semi Double |
| repeat: Continuous Flowering during the season |
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An Explorer series rose bred by Ogilvie and introduced in 1992. . In 1805-1807 Simon Fraser opened fur-trading posts in the interior of present day British Columbia. In 1808 he travelled down the treacherous river, now called the Fraser, to the Pacific. Originated from a cross of breeding line derived from 'Bonanza', 'Arthur Bell', 'Red Dawn' and 'Suzanne', and a line derived from R. kordesii, 'Red Dawn', 'Suzanne' and 'Champlain'. Zone 3, will survive down to –35°C.
The photograph has been supplied by Morden Research Station, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada. |
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Availability
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'Simon Fraser' is available from the following nurseries:
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| Corn Hill Nursery Ltd -Canada |
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