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Nestor - Discontinued

We no longer sell Nestor 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.

Nestor
Old Rose
Flat, quartered, lilac-pink flowers with mauve and grey tints. Lightly fragrant. Bushy, almost thornless growth that may well benefit from staking.
  • Colour: Striped lilac pink
  • Flowering: Once Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Medium
  • Family: Old Rose
  • Size: Medium Shrub
  • Height: 4ft (125cm)
  • Width: 3ft (100cm)
  • Breeder: Vibert
  • Year of Introduction: 1834
  • Mixed Border
  • Shady Areas
  • Very Few Thorns
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Nestor
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Belle de Crécy
Old Rose
Abundant, well-formed flowers. Rich cerise-pink on opening, turning by degrees to soft parma violet. Rich fragrance. Strong, arching growth. 1848.
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Belle de Crécy
Description
Flat, quartered, lilac-pink flowers with mauve and grey tints. Lightly fragrant. Bushy, almost thornless growth that may well benefit from staking.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Striped lilac pink
    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: Strong,Old Rose
  • 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: 3ft (100cm)
  • Breeder: Vibert
  • Year of Introduction: 1834
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
  • Roses with Very Few ThornsVery Few Thorns
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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