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Lykkefund - Discontinued

We no longer sell Lykkefund 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.

Lykkefund
Rambling Rose
The medium-sized, semi-double, strongly fragrant flowers are a pale creamy yellow, tinged with pink, fading to white. Held in medium-sized clusters; they are produced very freely. Strong, bushy growth. Deep, glossy green foliage. Thornless. Can also be grown as a large shrub.
  • Colour: Creamy yellow
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Musk
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Rambling Rose
  • Size: Tall Rambler
  • Height: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Olsen
  • Year of Introduction: 1930
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Lykkefund
Description
The medium-sized, semi-double, strongly fragrant flowers are a pale creamy yellow, tinged with pink, fading to white. Held in medium-sized clusters; they are produced very freely. Strong, bushy growth. Deep, glossy green foliage. Thornless. Can also be grown as a large shrub.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Creamy yellow
    Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
  • Flowering: Once 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,Musk
  • 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: Rambling Rose
  • Size: Tall Rambler
    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: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Olsen
  • Year of Introduction: 1930
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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