George Thomson (rose breeder)
| George Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
George Thomson 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:
- 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
- 1 2 http://www.arba.rose.org.au/hybridizing/George%20Thomson%20Profile.pdf
- ↑ "Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Rose Breeding". Abc.net.au. 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ "Index". Sa.rose.org.au. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ "Newsletter 67 | Story A rose for Princess Mary". Brand Tasmania. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ "Award Winners 2005". Nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ "Postcards - Previous Feature: Art Gallery of South Australia Tours". Postcards-sa.com.au. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
External sources
- List including Thomson roses from Australian Rose Breeders Association
- Burke's Backyard information about the 'True Blue' rose collection
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