About the name
Name. 'Elina' — a poetic female name with no specific dedication. The synonym 'Peaudouce' (French peau douce = 'soft skin') is used in the UK and France as a trade name describing the gentle cream tone of the petals, as soft as silky skin. A typical Dickson-marketing strategy: two names for different markets.
Breeding. Bred by Patrick Dickson (Dickson family, Northern Ireland). Code DICjana. Bred in 1983, introduced in the UK in 1984. Parentage: 'Nana Mouskouri' (Dickson 1975, white floribunda) × 'Lolita' (Kordes 1972, apricot HT). Dickson Roses is one of the oldest British breeding houses, founded in 1836 by Alexander Dickson I.
Significance. WFRS HALL OF FAME 2006 — officially confirmed. One of the most resistant HTs, especially to black spot and powdery mildew — top quality for gardens without chemical treatments. Dark green, dense, glossy, VERY HEALTHY foliage — typical Dickson genetics. Does not fade to white in heat — a rare quality for yellow HTs. Two international names: Elina (most countries) and Peaudouce (UK and France). The Dickson Roses heritage since 1836 links the variety to a 190-year-old dynasty. The 15 cm flowers in classic HT form make it a large flower for a yellow HT.