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Henri Martin
Old Rose
Neatly rounded, semi-double, fragrant flowers of pure crimson, later becoming purple-crimson; held daintily on thin, wiry stems. The long buds are sparsely covered with light green moss. Red hips later in the season. Vigorous growth, which may need supporting. Laffay, 1863.
- Colour: Pure Crimson
- Flowering: Once Flowering
- Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
- Bloom Size: Medium
- Family: Old Rose
- Size: Very Large Shrub
- Height: 6ft (180cm)
- Width: 4ft (125cm)
- Breeder: Laffay
- Year of Introduction: 1863
- Borders
- Rose Hedges
- Partial Shade
- East, South, West Facing
- Full Sunlight
- All soil types
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William Lobb
Old Rose
Large, open sprays of purple magenta blooms, fading to shades of purple, mauve and violet-grey. They have a rich perfume and plentiful green moss. A tall, vigorous shrub with thorny stems and dark green foliage; it can also be trained as a climber. Laffay, 1855.
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Description
Neatly rounded, semi-double, fragrant flowers of pure crimson, later becoming purple-crimson; held daintily on thin, wiry stems. The long buds are sparsely covered with light green moss. Red hips later in the season. Vigorous growth, which may need supporting. Laffay, 1863.
Characteristics
- Colour: Pure Crimson
BLOOM COLOURColour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
- Flowering: Once Flowering
REPEAT or ONCE FLOWERING?REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
- Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
- Bloom Size: Medium
BLOOM SIZE GUIDEBloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
- Family: Old Rose
- Size: Very Large Shrub
SIZE GUIDEAll measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
- Height: 6ft (180cm)
- Width: 4ft (125cm)
- Breeder: Laffay
- Year of Introduction: 1863
Location
Borders
Rose Hedges
Partial Shade
Borders
Rose Hedges
Partial ShadeGrowing conditions
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
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