A very fragrant, shrub rose with dark green leaves. Pretty double, dark crimson flowers turning a rich purple, produced from summer to autumn. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosa ‘William Shakespeare’
A very fragrant, shrub rose with dark green leaves. Pretty double, dark crimson flowers turning a rich purple, produced from summer to autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosa |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'William Shakespeare' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | crimson, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head regularly |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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