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    Sweet Juliet

    (Ausleap) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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          Description
          Attractive, neatly formed, medium-sized rosettes in shades of glowing apricot. There is a strong, delightfully fresh fragrance in the Tea Rose tradition, developing a cool lemon character as the flowers develop. The growth is strong, sending up numerous upright branches from the base. David Austin, 1989.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Glowing apricot
            Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
          • Flowering: Repeat 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,Tea
          • 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: English Shrub Rose
          • Size: Large 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: 4 1/2ft (140cm)
          • Width: 4ft (125cm)
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 1989
          Location
          • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
          • Mixed Border
          • Rose Border
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
          Behind the name
          Named after the heroine of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
          How to plant a shrub rose
          Frequently asked questions

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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
          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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