Rosa 'Bridge of Sighs'
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'Bridge of Sighs' is a rose introduced by Harkness Roses
in 2000. It is a climbing rose that is of an apricot and amber color. It was named after the bridge
at Hertford College, Oxford
, which Peter Harkness attended.
Harkness Roses
Harkness Roses are rose breeders based at Hitchin, Hertfordshire in England.The nursery was founded in 1879 in Yorkshire. Early varieties included a sport of 'Heinrich Schultheis' introduced in 1893 as 'Mrs...
in 2000. It is a climbing rose that is of an apricot and amber color. It was named after the bridge
Bridge of Sighs (Oxford)
Hertford Bridge, popularly known as the Bridge of Sighs, is a skyway over New College Lane in Oxford, England.- Misnomer and myth :The bridge is often referred to as the Bridge of Sighs because of its supposed similarity to the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice...
at Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College, Oxford
Hertford College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is located in Catte Street, directly opposite the main entrance of the original Bodleian Library. As of 2006, the college had a financial endowment of £52m. There are 612 students , plus various visiting...
, which Peter Harkness attended.