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:

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.arba.rose.org.au/hybridizing/George%20Thomson%20Profile.pdf
  2. ↑ "Gardening Australia - Fact Sheet: Rose Breeding". Abc.net.au. 2007-01-27. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  3. ↑ "Index". Sa.rose.org.au. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  4. ↑ "Newsletter 67 | Story A rose for Princess Mary". Brand Tasmania. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  5. ↑ "Award Winners 2005". Nationalrosetrialgarden.net.au. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
  6. ↑ "Postcards - Previous Feature: Art Gallery of South Australia Tours". Postcards-sa.com.au. Archived from the original on 2005-06-19. Retrieved 2013-07-30.

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