Champneys' Pink Cluster
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.
Marker is on South Carolina Route 165 near Martin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
