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    Vanessa Bell®

    (Auseasel) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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      Description
      Pink-tinged buds open to medium-sized cups held in large clusters. Pale yellow, paling to white at the edges; each has a rich yellow eye. The fragrance is similar to green tea with aspects of lemon and honey. It forms a bushy, upright shrub. Named for the artist, designer and founder member of the Bloomsbury Group – sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf. David Austin, 2017.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Pale yellow
        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: Medium-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: 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 (110cm)
      • Width: 3ft (90cm)
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2017
      Location
      • Mixed Border
      • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
      • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
      • 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
      Behind the name
      Named for the artist, designer and founder member of the Bloomsbury Group, Vanessa Bell - sister of the writer, Virginia Woolf.
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