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    Rosa Mundi

    Old Rose
        Description
        A sport of R. gallica 'Officinalis', sharing all of its characteristics except the fuchsia flowers are striped with white. Although only once flowering, it is a very showy plant, producing a mass of fragrant blooms. It forms a bushy, compact shrub. Prior?to?1600.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Fuchsia striped
        • Flowering: Once Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium,Old Rose
        • Bloom Size: Medium
        • Family: Old Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
        • Height: 4ft (125cm)
        • Width: 4ft (125cm)
        • Year of Introduction: 1200
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
        Growing conditions
        • North, East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial 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.

        Call us on 01902 376300

        Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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