Bouquet of Tea Roses


At left; picture of a bouquet of Tea Roses - the Tea-Scented China varieties, Hume’s Blush and Park’s Yellow, painted by Pierre-Joseph Redouté, portrait 10 out of 17, Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs (1827-33)

 

This illustration is titled with the botanical name ‘Rosa lutea & Rosa Indica (var.)’ and the French name ‘Variétés de Rose jaune et de Rose du Bengale’ These are respectively thought to be, Park’s Yellow Tea-Scented China and Hume’s Blush Tea Scented China.








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