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    • Lady of Megginch®

    Lady of Megginch®

    (Ausvolume) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        Description
        Pretty, rounded buds gradually open to form very large, full, cupped rosettes, the outer petals recurving back slightly. Their colour is crimson at first, gradually changing to an unusual shade of rich, deep pink. The petals have attractive, silvery reverses. A rather upright shrub, with a graceful, bushy growth. David Austin, 2006.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Crimson
          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: Light-medium,Old Rose/fruity
        • Bloom Size: Large
          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: English Shrub 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: 4ft (125cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2006
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
        • Mixed Border
        • Rose Border
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        Megginch Castle in Perth, Scotland, is the 15th century family home of the late Baroness Strange, who was President of the War Widows' Association. She was known for her love of flowers and her rose garden.
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