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    • Lady of Megginch®
    • Lady of Megginch®
    • Lady of Megginch®
    • Lady of Megginch®
    • Lady of Megginch®

    Lady of Megginch®

    (Ausvolume) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin

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        English Shrub Rose
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          Description
          Pretty, rounded buds gradually open to form very large, full, cupped rosettes, the outer petals recurving back slightly. Their colour is crimson at first, gradually changing to an unusual shade of rich, deep pink. The petals have attractive, silvery reverses. A rather upright shrub, with a graceful, bushy growth. David Austin, 2006.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Crimson
            Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
          • Flowering: Repeat 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: Light-medium,Old Rose/fruity
          • Bloom Size: Large
            Bloom 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: English Shrub Rose
          • Size: Medium Shrub
            All 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: 4ft (125cm)
          • Width: 4ft (125cm)
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2006
          Location
          • Borders
          • Cutting
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • All soil types
          Behind the name
          Megginch Castle in Perth, Scotland, is the 15th century family home of the late Baroness Strange, who was President of the War Widows' Association. She was known for her love of flowers and her rose garden.
          How to Plant a Shrub Rose
          Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

          Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.

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