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    The Herbalist

    (Aussemi) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        Description
        The Herbalist' is a most attractive and very free-flowering variety. Each of its semi-double flowers opens flat to expose a large bunch of golden stamens. The colour is light crimson, varying to dark pink. There is only a slight fragrance.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Light crimson
          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.
        • 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: 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: 3 1/2ft
        • Width: 3 1/2ft
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 1991
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for Attracting BeesAttracting Bees
        • Mixed Border
        • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        Its name arises from its similarity to Rosa gallica ‘Officinalis’ (The Apothecary’s Rose), however, unlike ‘Officinalis’, it is repeat-flowering.
        How to plant a shrub rose
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