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    Little White Pet

    Shrub Rose
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          Description
          A dwarf, perpetual flowering sport of the rambler ‘Félicité-Perpétue’. It produces large clusters of small, white pompon blooms, densely filled with petals. They have a pleasing fragrance. The vigorous, spreading growth forms a compact, rounded shrub with neat, glossy foliage. Henderson, 1879.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: White
            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.
          • Bloom Size: Small
            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: Shrub Rose
          • Size: Small 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: 2ft (60cm)
          • Width: 2 1/2ft (75cm)
          • Breeder: Henderson
          • Year of Introduction: 1879
          Location
          • Mixed Border
          • Rose Border
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types

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          Lesley
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          Absolutely thrilled with the recent customer service provided and replacement rose sent. Especially considering it was most likely my errors which caused the rose to die!
          Thank you David Austin roses.

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          Sarah

          Planted it at the wekeend. Really hoping for good growth as it a memorial rose 🌹

          How to plant a shrub rose
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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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