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Duke of Edinburgh - Discontinued

We no longer sell Duke of Edinburgh 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.

Duke of Edinburgh
Old Rose
One of the best red Hybrid Perpetuals with full, rounded, fragrant flowers. It repeat flowers quite well in the autumn. Strong, upright growth.
  • Colour: Bright red
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose/fruity
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1868
  • Mixed Border
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Duke of Edinburgh
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
L. D. Braithwaite®
Old Rose
The brightest, light crimson blooms of all the English Roses. The petals are loosely arranged to form beautiful, large, slightly cupped blooms that open wide and flat. It forms a bushy, rather spreading shrub. David Austin, 1988.
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L. D. Braithwaite®
Description
One of the best red Hybrid Perpetuals with full, rounded, fragrant flowers. It repeat flowers quite well in the autumn. Strong, upright growth.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Bright red
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose/fruity
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1868
Location
  • Mixed Border
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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