The Herbalist
(Aussemi)
English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Light crimson
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light,
Size: Medium Shrub
3 1/2ft
3 1/2ft
Bloom Size: Medium
The Herbalist' is a most attractive and very free-flowering variety. Each of its semi-double flowers opens flat to expose a large bunch of golden stamens. The colour is light crimson, varying to dark pink. There is only a slight fragrance. Read more
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Description
The Herbalist' is a most attractive and very free-flowering variety. Each of its semi-double flowers opens flat to expose a large bunch of golden stamens. The colour is light crimson, varying to dark pink. There is only a slight fragrance.
Characteristics
Colour: Light crimson
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
Fragrance: Light,
Bloom Size: Medium
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: English Shrub Rose
Size: Medium 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.
3 1/2ft
3 1/2ft
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1991
Ideal For
Growing Conditions
East, South, West Facing
All soil types
Full SunlightOrigin of Name
Its name arises from its similarity to Rosa gallica ‘Officinalis’ (The Apothecary’s Rose), however, unlike ‘Officinalis’, it is repeat-flowering.