In Kirra wrote:
My mother was on holidays recently and really liked the rose
Tradescant she saw at one of the rose places in Melbourne. Does anyone
grow it or have experience with it? She liked the really dark red
colour.

I haven't grown it, but I have seen it growing in Sydney Kirra. It does
OK, but both the bush and blooms were a little small compared to some of
the dark red 'classic' Austins.

You might want to check the following, especially if larger blooms are
your thing:

* The Squire
* Falstaff
* The Prince
* Fisherman's Friend

The Squire is my favourite; it adorns my personal rose page:
http://members.optushome.com.au/djhanna/