R. bracteata - Discontinued

Name: R. bracteata
Brand: David Austin Roses - UK
Price: 23.00 GBP

We no longer sell R. bracteata 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.

R. bracteata

Rambling Rose

Large, single, silky white flowers of up to 4 across, each with a large bunch of orange-red stamens. Fragrant, and borne singly, with large, leafy bracts around the buds. Globular, orange-red hips. Almost evergreen with bushy growth and smooth, dark green leaves. Tender; requires a warm, sheltered wall. .

Colour: Silky White
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Medium-strong,Musk
Bloom Size: Large
Family: Rambling Rose
Size: Medium Rambler
Height: 12ft (3.75m)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Attracting Bees

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

Description

Large, single, silky white flowers of up to 4 across, each with a large bunch of orange-red stamens. Fragrant, and borne singly, with large, leafy bracts around the buds. Globular, orange-red hips. Almost evergreen with bushy growth and smooth, dark green leaves. Tender; requires a warm, sheltered wall. .

Characteristics

Colour: Silky White

BLOOM COLOUR

Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering

REPEAT or 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-strong,Musk
Bloom Size: Large

BLOOM SIZE GUIDE

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: Medium Rambler

SIZE GUIDE

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: 12ft (3.75m)
Year of Introduction: 1899

Location

Attracting Bees

Growing conditions

East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types

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Frequently asked questions

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When's the best time to plant roses?

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.

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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
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