Chief Seattle
Hybrid Tea, Swim, 1951

Date Planted:  5/2000
Source:  Vintage Gardens
Exposure: Full sun

This gorgeous old Hybrid Tea has long since disappeared from most nursery's lists. It isn't the easiest rose to grow - on its own roots it is rather slow to get established and to gain any size. The blooms are absolutely incredible, though - very large flowers from pointed buds, straw yellow shaded old gold and touched with terracotta deep within. Stunning, and extremely fragrant too. It's definitely worth the extra effort, and deserves to be saved from extinction.

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