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Duke of Edinburgh - Discontinued

We no longer sell Duke of Edinburgh 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.

Duke of Edinburgh
Old Rose
One of the best red Hybrid Perpetuals with full, rounded, fragrant flowers. It repeat flowers quite well in the autumn. Strong, upright growth.
  • Colour: Bright red
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose/fruity
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1868
  • Mixed Border
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Duke of Edinburgh
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
L. D. Braithwaite®
Old Rose
The brightest, light crimson blooms of all the English Roses. The petals are loosely arranged to form beautiful, large, slightly cupped blooms that open wide and flat. It forms a bushy, rather spreading shrub. David Austin, 1988.
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L. D. Braithwaite®
Description
One of the best red Hybrid Perpetuals with full, rounded, fragrant flowers. It repeat flowers quite well in the autumn. Strong, upright growth.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Bright red
    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: Medium,Old Rose/fruity
  • Bloom Size: Medium
    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: Medium 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: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Paul
  • Year of Introduction: 1868
Location
  • Mixed 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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