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Hippolyte - Discontinued

We no longer sell Hippolyte 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.

Hippolyte
Old Rose
Small, mauve-violet flowers reflexing into a ball. Tall, vigorous growth with few thorns and dark green leaves. 1842.
  • Colour: Mauve-violet
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 5ft (150cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1842
  • Mixed Border
  • Shady Areas
  • Very Few Thorns
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Hippolyte
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Young Lycidas®
Old Rose

Large, deeply cupped flowers, blending deep pink, magenta and red – the outer petals tending towards light purple, with an almost silvery quality. There is a delicious Tea and Old Rose scent, with hints of cedar wood. It makes an attractive, bushy shrub. Named after John Milton’s poem, Lycidas. David Austin, 2008.

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Young Lycidas®
Description
Small, mauve-violet flowers reflexing into a ball. Tall, vigorous growth with few thorns and dark green leaves. 1842.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Mauve-violet
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 5ft (150cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1842
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
  • Roses with Very Few ThornsVery Few Thorns
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a shrub rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

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.

Call us on 01902 376300

Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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