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Arthur de Sansal - Discontinued

We no longer sell Arthur de Sansal however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Arthur de Sansal
Old Rose
Neatly shaped, very double, dark crimson-purple flowers, which are paler on the reverse side of the petals. Richly fragrant. Compact, upright growth with ample foliage. Prefers a warm, dry climate. 1855.
  • Colour: Dark Crimson-purple
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Small Shrub
  • Height: 3ft (90cm)
  • Width: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1855
  • Mixed Border
  • Pots & Containers
  • Rose Border
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Arthur de Sansal
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Rose de Rêscht
Old Rose
A very fragrant variety, bearing small, neat, very double, bright magenta flowers packed full with petals. It forms a compact shrub with shapely, bushy growth. The flowers are held well above the dense, rough textured, deep green foliage. 1840.
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Rose de Rêscht
Description
Neatly shaped, very double, dark crimson-purple flowers, which are paler on the reverse side of the petals. Richly fragrant. Compact, upright growth with ample foliage. Prefers a warm, dry climate. 1855.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Dark Crimson-purple
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Small Shrub
  • Height: 3ft (90cm)
  • Width: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Year of Introduction: 1855
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
  • Rose Border
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a shrub rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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