Champney's Pink Cluster Historical Marker
Inscription: In 1802, on his rice plantation in nearby Rantowles, John Champneys hybridized the first rose in America. "Champneys' Pink Cluster" was a cross between the European "Millers' White Musk" rose (Rosa Moschata) and "Parsons' Pink China" rose (Old Blush). This new fragrant rose, with large clusters of small pink flowers, bloomed repeatedly. It became a sensation here and abroad.
Erected 2009 by St. Paul's Garden Club.
Location. 32° 45.891′ N, 80° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Ravenel, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on State Highway 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Contributor: sif (48099553)
Inscription: In 1802, on his rice plantation in nearby Rantowles, John Champneys hybridized the first rose in America. "Champneys' Pink Cluster" was a cross between the European "Millers' White Musk" rose (Rosa Moschata) and "Parsons' Pink China" rose (Old Blush). This new fragrant rose, with large clusters of small pink flowers, bloomed repeatedly. It became a sensation here and abroad.
Erected 2009 by St. Paul's Garden Club.
Location. 32° 45.891′ N, 80° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Ravenel, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on State Highway 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Contributor: sif (48099553)
Champney's Pink Cluster Historical Marker
Inscription: In 1802, on his rice plantation in nearby Rantowles, John Champneys hybridized the first rose in America. "Champneys' Pink Cluster" was a cross between the European "Millers' White Musk" rose (Rosa Moschata) and "Parsons' Pink China" rose (Old Blush). This new fragrant rose, with large clusters of small pink flowers, bloomed repeatedly. It became a sensation here and abroad.
Erected 2009 by St. Paul's Garden Club.
Location. 32° 45.891′ N, 80° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Ravenel, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on State Highway 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Contributor: sif (48099553)
Inscription: In 1802, on his rice plantation in nearby Rantowles, John Champneys hybridized the first rose in America. "Champneys' Pink Cluster" was a cross between the European "Millers' White Musk" rose (Rosa Moschata) and "Parsons' Pink China" rose (Old Blush). This new fragrant rose, with large clusters of small pink flowers, bloomed repeatedly. It became a sensation here and abroad.
Erected 2009 by St. Paul's Garden Club.
Location. 32° 45.891′ N, 80° 14.424′ W. Marker is in Ravenel, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on State Highway 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Contributor: sif (48099553)
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