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{{Infobox cultivar |
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| name = ''Rosa'' 'Constance Spry' |
| name = ''Rosa'' 'Constance Spry' |
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| image = ConstanceSpry1.jpg |
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| genus = ''[[Rose|Rosa]]'' hybrid |
| genus = ''[[Rose|Rosa]]'' hybrid |
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| hybrid = 'Dainty |
| hybrid = ''Rosa'' 'Dainty Maid' × 'Rosa'' 'Belle Isis'' |
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| group = Modern shrub / English rose |
| group = Modern shrub / English rose |
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| cultivar = 'Constance Spry' |
| cultivar = 'Constance Spry' |
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| marketing_names = AUSfirst, AUStance |
| marketing_names = AUSfirst, AUStance |
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|breeder = David C.H. Austin |
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| origin = [[Great Britain]], 1961 |
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'''Constance Spry''' |
'''''Rosa'' {{'}}Constance Spry{{'}}''' is a light pink [[Garden roses#Modern garden roses|shrub rose]] introduced into [[Great Britain]] in 1961. It is the first rose [[cultivar]] commercially developed by [[Great Britain|British]] rose breeder, [[David C.H. Austin]]. 'Constance Spry' was introduced at a time when the shrub rose was out of style, the hybrid tea rose being the most popular rose with gardeners. The new cultivar renewed the popularity of the more old fashioned type of rose. |
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==Description== |
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A cross between the pink [[floribunda]], Dainty Maid, and the [[gallica rose]], Belle Isis,<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/757134568|title=Encyclopedia of roses|last=Charles.|first=Quest-Ritson,|date=2011|publisher=DK|others=Quest-Ritson, Brigid. |page=104|isbn=9781405373852|location=London|oclc=757134568}}</ref> the fully double flowers are cupped and globular in shape; a pale pink on the outside, and a deeper, darker pink within. Growing between 8.5 to 20 feet (larger in warmer areas) and described as a "lanky grower" it can be grown as a climber or large shrub. Constance Spry flowers only once a year<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/225104/Rosa-Constance-Spry-(ClS)/Details|title=Constance Spry|last=|first=|date=|website=Royal Horticultural Society|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> and is noted for its strong, distinctive "[[Myrrh|Myrhh]] like" scent, a characteristic inherited by many of its descendants<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paulbardenroses.com/austins/constance.html|title=Constance Spry|website=www.paulbardenroses.com|access-date=2017-09-23}}</ref>. |
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'Constance Spry' is a vigorous, spreading [[shrub]], 8 to 20 ft (243–609 cm) in height, with a 6 to 8 ft spread (182–243 cm). It has been described as a "lanky grower" it can be grown as a climber or large shrub. It blooms in clusters of medium to large, fully double flowers, which are cupped and globular in shape. The blooms are pale pink on the outside, and a deeper, darker pink within. The rose is noted for its strong, distinctive "[[myrrh]] like" scent, a characteristic inherited by many of its descendants. It blooms once a year for four weeks in late spring or early summer. The plant has abundant foliage and flexible canes that are easy to train.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.paulbardenroses.com/austins/constance.html|title=Constance Spry|website=www.paulbardenroses.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180731195354/http://www.paulbardenroses.com/austins/constance.html|archive-date=31 July 2018|url-status=|access-date=2017-09-23}}</ref><ref name="RHS">{{Cite web|url=https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/225104/Rosa-Constance-Spry-(ClS)/Details|title=Constance Spry|website=Royal Horticultural Society|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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'Constance Spry' was the first rose developed commercially by [[David C.H. Austin]], an amateur rose breeder at the time, living in [[Shropshire]], [[England]]. Austin was interested in developing new rose cultivars that would look and smell like old fashioned roses. One of his early successes was crossing the [[Rosa gallica|Gallica]] rose, ''Rosa'' ‘Belle Isis’, and the [[Floribunda (rose)|floribunda]], ''Rosa'' ‘Dainty Maid’. Among the resulting seedlings was a strong, sweet smelling rose with large pink flowers. Austin showed the new cultivar to his friend and legendary horticulturalist, [[Graham Thomas]], who showed the rose to Hillings Nursery. The nursery introduced the new cultivar in 1961. 'Constance Spry' is considered the first of the modern “English Roses.”<ref name="Mariott">{{cite web |last1=Marriott |first1=Michael |title=David Austin's English Roses for the West Coast |url=https://www.pacifichorticulture.org/articles/david-austins-english-roses-for-the-west-coast/ |website=Pacific Horticulture Society |accessdate=10 July 2020}}</ref> |
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Developed at a time when the [[hybrid tea rose]] was the most common style marketed to gardeners, the success of 'Constance Spry' renewed the popularity of a more old fashioned type of rose.<ref name="Mariott" /> The rose is named after gardening educator, author, and florist [[Constance Spry]]. Spry collected old roses from the 1930s and 1940s, and traveled extensively through Britain during [[World War II]], giving talks to women's groups on gardening and flower arranging. She was a talented flower arranger and wrote many popular books on the subject.<ref name="Help me find roses">{{cite web |title=Rosa 'Constance Spry' |url=https://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.41146.2&tab=7 |website=Help me find roses |accessdate=10 July 2020}}</ref><ref name="SS">{{cite book|title=The Surprising Life of Constance Spry|first=Sue|last=Shephard|page=329|publisher=Pan Macmillan|location=London|year=2010}}</ref> |
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It was awarded the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]'s [[Award of Garden Merit]]<ref name=":0" /> in 1993. |
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| ⚫ | Despite its only once a year flowering, the charm of 'Constance Spry's old fashioned appearance proved popular enough to prove there was a market for "reproduction" style roses.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Venison|first=T.|date=2 September 1993|title=Sweet smell of success|journal=Country Life |volume=187|pages=70–71|id={{ProQuest|1521588261}}}}</ref> Austin continued his breeding program with 'Constance Spry' was further crossed with both modern and older roses, resulting in the fully remontant [[Rosa 'Wife of Bath'|''Rosa'' 'Wife of Bath']] (1969), ''Rosa'' 'The Yeoman', 1969 and ''Rosa'' 'Chaucer' (1970), from which many of his later roses descended.<ref>{{cite book |title=Classic roses |publisher= Harvill Press |author= Peter Beales |page=39 |isbn=1860463029 |date=1997}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sdut-englishman-upped-the-charm-factor-2016aug05-story.html|title=Englishman upped the charm factor|last=Perwich|first=Rita|work=sandiegouniontribune.com|access-date=2017-09-23|language=en-US}}</ref> 'Constance Spry' was awarded the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]'s [[Award of Garden Merit]] in 1993.<ref name="RHS" /> |
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==Gallery== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px" perrow="5"> |
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Rose_Constance_Spry_%E3%83%90%E3%83%A9_%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9_%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4_(6795055192).jpg| 'Constance Spry' (2011) |
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Rose Constance Spry バラ コンスタンス スプライ (8053959415).jpg|'Constance Spry' (2012) |
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Constance_Spry.jpeg|'Constance Spry' (2002) |
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Senate_gardens_with_Rosa_%27Constance_Spry%27.jpg|'Constance Spry' (2017) |
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ConstanceSpry_5.jpg | 'Constance Spry' (2004) |
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== References == |
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[[Category:Shrub rose cultivars|Constance Spry]] |
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== External links == |
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[http://Peony%20roses%20or%20Dhttps://cyber-flora.ru/blog/cyber-flora/pionovidnye-rozy-ili-rozy-devida-ostina/avid%20Austin%20roses Peony roses or David Austin roses] |
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* [http://www.helpmefind.com/rose/l.php?l=2.41146.2&tab=1| HelpMeFind Constance Spry] |
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 27 September 2024
| Rosa 'Constance Spry' | |
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| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Hybrid parentage | Rosa 'Dainty Maid' × 'Rosa 'Belle Isis |
| Cultivar group | Modern shrub / English rose |
| Cultivar | 'Constance Spry' |
| Marketing names | AUSfirst, AUStance |
| Breeder | David C.H. Austin |
| Origin | Great Britain, 1961 |
Rosa 'Constance Spry' is a light pink shrub rose introduced into Great Britain in 1961. It is the first rose cultivar commercially developed by British rose breeder, David C.H. Austin. 'Constance Spry' was introduced at a time when the shrub rose was out of style, the hybrid tea rose being the most popular rose with gardeners. The new cultivar renewed the popularity of the more old fashioned type of rose.
Description
[edit]'Constance Spry' is a vigorous, spreading shrub, 8 to 20 ft (243–609 cm) in height, with a 6 to 8 ft spread (182–243 cm). It has been described as a "lanky grower" it can be grown as a climber or large shrub. It blooms in clusters of medium to large, fully double flowers, which are cupped and globular in shape. The blooms are pale pink on the outside, and a deeper, darker pink within. The rose is noted for its strong, distinctive "myrrh like" scent, a characteristic inherited by many of its descendants. It blooms once a year for four weeks in late spring or early summer. The plant has abundant foliage and flexible canes that are easy to train.[1][2]
History
[edit]'Constance Spry' was the first rose developed commercially by David C.H. Austin, an amateur rose breeder at the time, living in Shropshire, England. Austin was interested in developing new rose cultivars that would look and smell like old fashioned roses. One of his early successes was crossing the Gallica rose, Rosa ‘Belle Isis’, and the floribunda, Rosa ‘Dainty Maid’. Among the resulting seedlings was a strong, sweet smelling rose with large pink flowers. Austin showed the new cultivar to his friend and legendary horticulturalist, Graham Thomas, who showed the rose to Hillings Nursery. The nursery introduced the new cultivar in 1961. 'Constance Spry' is considered the first of the modern “English Roses.”[3]
Developed at a time when the hybrid tea rose was the most common style marketed to gardeners, the success of 'Constance Spry' renewed the popularity of a more old fashioned type of rose.[3] The rose is named after gardening educator, author, and florist Constance Spry. Spry collected old roses from the 1930s and 1940s, and traveled extensively through Britain during World War II, giving talks to women's groups on gardening and flower arranging. She was a talented flower arranger and wrote many popular books on the subject.[4][5]
Despite its only once a year flowering, the charm of 'Constance Spry's old fashioned appearance proved popular enough to prove there was a market for "reproduction" style roses.[6] Austin continued his breeding program with 'Constance Spry' was further crossed with both modern and older roses, resulting in the fully remontant Rosa 'Wife of Bath' (1969), Rosa 'The Yeoman', 1969 and Rosa 'Chaucer' (1970), from which many of his later roses descended.[7][8] 'Constance Spry' was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.[2]
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'Constance Spry' (2004)
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References
[edit]- ^ "Constance Spry". www.paulbardenroses.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2018. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
- ^ a b "Constance Spry". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ a b Marriott, Michael. "David Austin's English Roses for the West Coast". Pacific Horticulture Society. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Rosa 'Constance Spry'". Help me find roses. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ Shephard, Sue (2010). The Surprising Life of Constance Spry. London: Pan Macmillan. p. 329.
- ^ Venison, T. (2 September 1993). "Sweet smell of success". Country Life. 187: 70–71. ProQuest 1521588261.
- ^ Peter Beales (1997). Classic roses. Harvill Press. p. 39. ISBN 1860463029.
- ^ Perwich, Rita. "Englishman upped the charm factor". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved 2017-09-23.