Benjamin Britten
English rose - Orange-red blend
Unusual coloring for an English rose. It is named for the famous English composer, conductor, and performer (1913-1976).
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Height / Habit: 3.5' / dense shrub
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Bloom / Size: Cupped, rosette bloom form / 2.25"
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Petal count: 41
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Parentage: AUSfather x seedling
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Fragrance: Strong, fruity
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Hybridizer: David Austin - 2001
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Comments: Medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Is useful in providing a highlight among the softer shades of most English roses. Very vigorous.
Family Name:
Rosaceae
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom Bloom Time:
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Nov
Garden Location:
Rose Garden