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Rosa 'Royal William' (Syn. Rosa 'Duftzauber')

Common Name

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Soil

Roses prefer acidic soil of pH 6.5 (sand) but will tolerate alkaline soils up to pH 7.5 (chalk). Mix 25 lts farmyard manure, or pulverized tree bark with bone meal, in soil before planting. Broadcast rose fertilizer in early Spring.

Sun Aspect

Full Sun.

Soil Moisture

Moist.

Plant Type

Modern Roses: 4 Large-Flowered Shrub from the Hybrid Teas classification

Height x Spread in feet

4 x 2

Foliage

Semi-glossy, Dark green and plentiful.

Flower Colour in Season. Hips

Deep and velvety crimson, high-centred blooms held on strong necks with a good perfume are freely produced.

Flowering is Continuous throughout the summer. Very fragrant.

Comment

Strong, healthy, upright growth. Rose of the Year 1987.

Ideal for bedding or planting in groups. Good for cutting. Grow in pots.

Available from Apuldram Roses, Coblands Nurseries Ltd , David Austin Rose Nursery Limited, Rumwood Nurseries , R.V. Roger Ltd and from Peter Beales Roses.

For further details on the cultivation of roses, consult the Royal National Rose Society.