George Thomson (rose breeder)

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
NationalityAustralian
OccupationRosarian
Known forrose 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

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George Thomson roses include:

References

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  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ "Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Rose Breeding". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 27 January 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Index". Sa.rose.org.au. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Newsletter 67 | Story A rose for Princess Mary". Brand Tasmania. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Award Winners 2005". Nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  6. ^ "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.

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