R. sericea - Discontinued

Name: R. sericea
Brand: Himalayas
Price: 23.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

We no longer sell R. sericea 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.

R. sericea

Wild Rose

The small, cupped, creamy white flowers are unique amongst roses, having only four petals each. Blooming in mid-May, they are held very closely along the branch. Small, red, pear-shaped hips follow. A vigorous, thorny shrub with small, fern-like foliage.

Colour: Creamy white
Flowering: Once Flowering
Bloom Size: Small
Family: Wild Rose
Size: Short Climber
Height: 10ft (3cm)
Breeder: Himalayas
Year of Introduction: 1899

Attracting Bees
Mixed Border
Rose Hips

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Description

The small, cupped, creamy white flowers are unique amongst roses, having only four petals each. Blooming in mid-May, they are held very closely along the branch. Small, red, pear-shaped hips follow. A vigorous, thorny shrub with small, fern-like foliage.

Characteristics

Colour: Creamy white

Bloom colour

Colour 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.
Bloom Size: Small

Bloom size guide

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: Wild Rose
Size: Short Climber

Size guide

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: 10ft (3cm)
Breeder: Himalayas
Year of Introduction: 1899

Location

Attracting Bees

WHAT IS A POTTED ROSE?

Potted roses can be planted all year round and are delivered in our signature gold emblem pot. Plant in the summer for instant colour in the garden or give as a thoughtful gift. Depending on the time of year your rose may or may not arrive in bloom.
Mixed Border
Rose Hips

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

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How to plant a shrub rose

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Frequently asked questions

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

When's the best time to plant roses?

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.

Do you provide a guarantee on your roses?

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. That’s the David Austin promise. 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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