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Schneezwerg - Discontinued

We no longer sell Schneezwerg 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.

Schneezwerg
Rugosa Rose
Small, pure white, semi-double flowers with pale yellow stamens, produced continually throughout the season. These are followed by pretty, small, orange-red hips. A good, reliable shrub with compact, twiggy growth; shiny, dark green foliage and many thorns. Lambert, 1912.
  • Colour: Pure White
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Rugosa Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Breeder: Lambert
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
  • Mixed Border
  • Rose Hedges
  • Shady Areas
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Schneezwerg
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Snowdon
Rugosa Rose
Medium-sized, fully double, rosette-like flowers of purest white. Produces a good first crop, with intermittent blooms throughout the summer. It forms a dense, leafy, shapely shrub. David Austin, 1985.
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Snowdon
Description
Small, pure white, semi-double flowers with pale yellow stamens, produced continually throughout the season. These are followed by pretty, small, orange-red hips. A good, reliable shrub with compact, twiggy growth; shiny, dark green foliage and many thorns. Lambert, 1912.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Pure White
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Bloom Size: Small
  • Family: Rugosa Rose
  • Size: Very Large Shrub
  • Height: 6ft (180cm)
  • Width: 5ft (150cm)
  • Breeder: Lambert
  • Year of Introduction: 1899
Location
  • Mixed Border
  • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
  • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
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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