A.k.a Rosa x alba ‘Alba Semi-Plena’. The White Rose of York. Semi-double, fragrant pure white blooms. Strong growth with grey-green foliage. Polished red hips in the autumn. Grown for Attar in Bulgaria. Summer flowering. Size: 2m x 1.5m.
Alba Semi-Plena
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About Alba Semi-Plena rose:
| Rose Group | Alba Rose |
| Breeder | Unknown |
| Date of Introduction | 16th Century |
| Colour | White |
| Flower Form | Semi-Double |
| Height | Tall |
| Flowering Period | Summer |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Awards | RHS Award of Garden Merit |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 -what’s this? |
Shade Tolerant, Poor Soils, Hedging, Attractive Hips, Attractive to Bees, Unusual Foliage
More about Alba roses:
Alba roses are an ancient group that dates back to Roman times and include historic gems such as this rose – The White Rose of York – and The Jacobite Rose. Analysis has shown them to be hybrids of Rosa canina and Rosa gallica. Albas produce strong growing shrubs with wonderfully scented white to pale pink flowers amid pale grey green foliage. Tolerant of shade and poor soils they are always a welcome addition in any garden.
Pruning guide: Requires little pruning except for the removal of very old wood once established (after flowering) and perhaps the shortening of any growths by one third in February.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot Alba Semi-Plena rose, or for more information on caring for and pruning once-flowering shrub roses, visit the RHS website.
And don’t forget, we also stock a variety of excellent rose care products to ensure you get the best from your roses. Browse our rose care products here.
This variety is out of stock potted for this season. The earliest availability is now bareroot.
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