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Sophie's Perpetual

Sophie's Perpetual

Old Rose
      Description
      Sprays of quite small, cup-shaped, deep pink blooms. Healthy dark green foliage. Few thorns. Delicious, perfume like fragrance. 1860.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Deep pink
        Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
      • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose/fruity
      • Bloom Size: Small
        Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
      • Family: Old Rose
      • Size: Large Shrub
        All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
      • Height: 5ft (150cm)
      • Width: 4ft (125cm)
      • Year of Introduction: 1860
      Location
      • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
      • Mixed Border
      • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
      • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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