Suffragette - The Vida Goldstein Rose
Hybrid Tea Rose
(Korgolvida) - Large, white blooms in the classic bud shape, open into a full cupped form with a strong fragrance and a blush of pink/ cream, ending in an open cupped shape. Large, healthy foliage in a mid to deep green cover the upright bush. More successful in dry climates. A remarkable rose named after a remarkable Lady. Height to 1.5m
Born: 13th April 1869 – Portland Victoria
Died: 15th August 1949 – South Yarra Victoria
A leading Suffragist and campaigner for social reform in the early 1900’s, Vida was key in changes that allowed women the vote, the ability to run for parliament and the right to own land.
In 1903, she ran as an independent candidate for the Senate in the federal election as the first woman parliamentary candidate in the British Empire. Although unsuccessful, she made four subsequent attempts in both the upper and lower houses.
She toured the world as an advocate for social reform, speaking in favour of women’s suffrage to the US Congress and throughout Brittan.
Among her many other achievements Vida was outspoken on equal pay, public control of utilities and women’s rights, as well as having a deep sympathy to the cause of working people. She pushed for the creation of the Children’s Courts and raising the age of marriage consent.
Vida spent her last years living with her two sisters in South Yarra and passed away unnoticed in South Yarra in 1949.
In 1984 a federal electorate, the Division of Goldstein in Melbourne was named in her honour.
Vida Goldstein around the age of 35.
| Plant Information | |
| Category | Bush Rose |
| Breeder | Kordes’ Roses |
| Features & Growth Habit | |
| Treloar's Health Rating | 4.5 Star Health Rating |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Rose Type | Hybrid Tea Rose |
| Other | |
| Disclaimer | Every care is taken to provide accurate descriptions and information on each variety. Please note that characteristics will vary depending on the growing conditions. The information provided below may not be completely accurate for your climate or growing conditions. |
| Colour Description | White |
| Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) | Protected Variety |
The colour images and descriptions are to be used as a guide only. Every care is taken to accurately describe growth habits and reproduce the correct colour in images. However, other factors such as Australia's varied climatic conditions, seasons and soil type can affect blooming and rose growth.
Bare Rooted Rose
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- Breeder: Kordes
- Product Code: BSUFFRAGE
- Reward Points earnt if purchased: 109
- Availability: In Stock
- $27.25
- Price in reward points: 1908
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