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Capitaine Basroger - Discontinued

We no longer sell Capitaine Basroger however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Capitaine Basroger
Old Rose
Full, medium-sized flowers of intense crimson-purple. A lanky, vigorous shrub that can be used as a climber. Rather sparse moss but does repeat flower to a certain extent.
  • Colour: Purple crimson
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 3ft (100cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1850
  • Mixed Border
  • Shady Areas
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Capitaine Basroger
Description
Full, medium-sized flowers of intense crimson-purple. A lanky, vigorous shrub that can be used as a climber. Rather sparse moss but does repeat flower to a certain extent.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Purple crimson
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 3ft (100cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1850
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a shrub rose
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