George Thomson (rose breeder) explained
George Thomson |
Birth Name: | George Thomson |
Birth Place: | Scotland |
Nationality: | Australian |
Occupation: | Rosarian |
Known For: | rose breeder |
George Thomson is an Australian amateur rose breeder, known for creating disease-resistant roses tailored to the Australian climate.
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
George Thomson roses include:
External sources
Notes and References
- Web site: Archived copy . 30 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140312042533/http://www.arba.rose.org.au/hybridizing/George%20Thomson%20Profile.pdf . 12 March 2014 . dead .
- Web site: Gardening Australia – Fact Sheet: Rose Breeding . Australian Broadcasting Corporation . 2007-01-27 . 2013-07-30.
- Web site: Index . Sa.rose.org.au . 2013-07-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130512065437/http://www.sa.rose.org.au/Rose%20of%20the%20Month%20Feb%202011.htm . 12 May 2013 .
- Web site: Newsletter 67 | Story A rose for Princess Mary . Brand Tasmania . 2013-07-30 . https://archive.today/20130730103548/http://www.brandtasmania.com/newsletter.php?ACT=story&issue=67&story=7 . 30 July 2013 . dead .
- Web site: Award Winners 2005 . Nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au . 2013-07-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130409112049/http://nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au/winners2005.htm . 9 April 2013 .
- Web site: Postcards – Previous Feature: Art Gallery of South Australia Tours . https://web.archive.org/web/20050619162205/http://postcards-sa.com.au/features/aust_rose_fest.html . dead . 2005-06-19 . Postcards-sa.com.au . 2013-07-30 .