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Discussion in 'Roses' started by Marley Farley, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    when I was at the garden centre sorting out my water butts I couldn’t resist this little one for on the corner of a border.. My friend has one and it’s always smothered in blooms.. So hoping this will be too once established.! Nice little rose I think..
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      Good evening @Marley Farley its a lovely little Polyantha Rose Pink, summer heat can turn the flowers almost white.. Mild, apple fragrance. Small, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. Height of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Bentall (1932).:smile:
       
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        Hi @wiseowl brilliant information thank you.. I just had to get it when I saw it as I remember here’s was just a mass of blooms and I did remember it had a fragrance but not what exactly so looking forward to it blooming away in the corner there.. Thanks Woo.. :SUNsmile:
         
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          Hi @Marley Farley , we have one of those as a half standard and it's gorgeous.
           
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            I'm not a lover of pink roses but your rose looks like a stunner Marley. :)
             
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