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Smarty - Discontinued

We no longer sell Smarty 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.

Smarty
Shrub Rose
Sprays of dainty, single, soft pink flowers of Wild Rose appearance. Very free-flowering; repeating well. Light fruit-like fragrance. A tough and reliable shrub with spreading growth. Ilsink, 1979.
  • Colour: Soft pink
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Shrub Rose
  • Size: Large Shrub
  • Height: 3ft (90cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Breeder: Ilsink
  • Year of Introduction: 1979
  • Attracting Bees
  • Mixed Border
  • Rose Hedges
  • Partial Shade
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Smarty
Description
Sprays of dainty, single, soft pink flowers of Wild Rose appearance. Very free-flowering; repeating well. Light fruit-like fragrance. A tough and reliable shrub with spreading growth. Ilsink, 1979.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Soft pink
    BLOOM COLOUR
    Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
  • Flowering: Repeat 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: Shrub Rose
  • Size: Large Shrub
    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: 3ft (90cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Breeder: Ilsink
  • Year of Introduction: 1979
Location
  • Attracting Bees
  • Mixed Border
  • Rose Hedges
  • Partial Shade
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All 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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