"Its flowers are very large and of incurved chalice shape. Their color is a pleasing medium yellow on the inside of the petals and a paler yellow on the outside.
It has excellent, strong and almost completely disease-free growth. This rose is particularly fine in a dry climate, although it may ball in the rain.
A very strong, unusual and delicious fragrance with a fruity note reminiscent of guava and sweet white wine.
Named after the character in Thomas Hardy’s novel.
4 ft. x 4 ft. or 8 ft. as a climber ".
We simply can't argue with Mr. Austin. This rose is indeed magnificent.
So:
- shrub English Rose Collection
- medium yellow, apricot, cream shading colour, lighter reverse.
- 55 to 70 petals.
- full, borne mostly solitary or in small clusters, globular bloom form.
- blooms in flushes throughout the season.
- height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm)
- width of up tp 4' (up to 120 cm).
- as a climber - 8' or 250 cm.
- very disease resistant indeed.
- Zone 5 to 10.
Use minimal pruning, otherwise the growth will be diminished.
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