George Thomson is an Australian amateur rose breeder, known for creating disease-resistant roses tailored to the Australian climate.
George Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | George Thomson Scotland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Rosarian |
| Known for | rose breeder |
Thomson was born in Scotland and trained with Alex Cocker of Cockers Roses in Aberdeen, also completing an apprenticeship at Kew Gardens.[1]
In 1958, Thomson emigrated to South Australia, settling in Willunga, near Adelaide. He is considered to be one of Australia's most productive rose breeders, planting over 350,000 seeds each year.[2] He works closely with long established rose nursery Ross Roses, contributing new roses to its 'True Blue' collection, which is bred specifically for the Australian climate.[1][3]
Notable roses
editGeorge Thomson roses include:
- Society Belle (2008)
- Crown Princess Mary (2006), named after Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark[4]
- Lady Phella (2005), winner of a bronze medal at the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia[5]
- Wildfire 2000 (2000)
- Mrs Mary Thomson (1996)
- Howard Florey (1998), named after Nobel Prize-winning scientist Lord Howard Florey[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Rose Breeding". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 January 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Index". Sa.rose.org.au. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Newsletter 67 | Story A rose for Princess Mary". Brand Tasmania. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Award Winners 2005". Nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ "Postcards – Previous Feature: Art Gallery of South Australia Tours". Postcards-sa.com.au. Archived from the original on 19 June 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
External sources
edit- List including Thomson roses from Australian Rose Breeders Association
- Burke's Backyard information about the 'True Blue' rose collection
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