Named after the character in Thomas Hardy's 19th century novel. Produces large (4") fully double cupped, old-fashioned blooms that are soft apricot w/ pale yellow outer petals. Very strong, unusual & delicious fragrance that has a fruity note reminiscent of guava & sweet white wine. Nice cut flower. Continually blooming. Petal count: 40+. Upright, bushy habit that can be trained as a superb climber. Bush 4' x 4'. Climber: 8'. (1995) (PP#10757)