A Yellow rose plants called Buccaneer has survived in its original state for 58 years and in the same spot. It has survived all that Wellington can offer from the cold and wet to the hot and sunny. Also it as survived all the pest and diseases that the rose world can offer.
The Botanical has decided to replant with new stock as after all these years the plot and plant has seen better days.
The Rose was introduced to the world in 1952, this means that it appeared in the rose garden not longer after the rose was 1st introduced.
It is classed as a Grandiflora Rose and will grow to approx 90/120 cm.
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