Rosa, Lillian Gibson

Lillian Gibson is a hardy shrub rose developed especially for cold, frigid conditions. Not only does it meets expectations it is a uniquely beautiful shrub rose with lots of appeal! For interested readers check out this article; https://garden.org/ideas/view/...

Excellent banner Leon!

Your Banner : "How Sweet It Is", and thank you for the referenced article. My curiosity got the best of me and I had to find out who is Lillian Gibson the namesake. 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸

Thank you Rj & Fleur. I'm always adding information so please bear with me. Here is the photo from which the banner was taken.


And this information is for those who might be interested.
Mr. Niels Hansen is the hybridizer of the lovely rose "Lillian Gibson" introduced in 1938. I first learned of him many years ago and of his development of plants suited for cold, frigid climates. I ordered the rose "Lillian Gibson" about 30+ years ago and now keep three plants in my landscape. They reward me each passing year with unfailing delicate beauty.

Niels Ebbesen Hansen (January 4, 1866 – October 5, 1950) was a Danish-American horticulturist, botanist, and agricultural explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture and the state of South Dakota. He searched the harsh environments of northern Scandinavia, Siberia, Manchuria, and the dry steppes of the Volga for plant stock that could flourish on the upper Great Plains. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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Just beautiful Leon! Thank you for sharing your garden with us, and for teaching us something new.

I wonder if it's available here. Haven't heard of it before, but it sure is a beauty.

it is a beauty. I am not familiar with it, either, but am going to do some research to see if it is available or hardy here. Leon!

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for a great banner, Leon!

Leon ~ Thank you for such a lovely banner. I am "late to the party"! The iris forum is abuzz with many gardens in bloom, though not mine yet. Come and join us, when you get the chance!

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Beautiful banner and beautiful pic Leon. Thank you for posting the full size pic.