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Kazanlik - Discontinued

We no longer sell Kazanlik 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.

Kazanlik
Old Rose
('Professeur Emile Perrot') Used for the production of attar of roses at Kazanlik in Bulgaria. The blooms are pink and are of no great merit but it does have a rich fragrance, especially in warm climates, and forms a graceful shrub. .
  • Colour: Pink
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
  • Mixed Border
  • Shady Areas
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Kazanlik
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Gertrude Jekyll®
Old Rose
A short climber, it is always one of the first English Roses to start flowering, its perfect scrolled buds open to large, rosette-shaped flowers of bright glowing pink. The strong, perfectly balanced Old Rose scent is often described as being the quintessential Old Rose fragrance. Named for the famous garden designer and author. David Austin, 1986.
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Gertrude Jekyll®
Description
('Professeur Emile Perrot') Used for the production of attar of roses at Kazanlik in Bulgaria. The blooms are pink and are of no great merit but it does have a rich fragrance, especially in warm climates, and forms a graceful shrub. .
Characteristics
  • Colour: Pink
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
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
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.

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