Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rosa 'Boscobel', also known as 'Auscousin', is a bushy shrub rose with with red buds opening to large, salmon-pink flowers throughout summer. Blooms have a pretty myrrh fragrance with hints of elderflower, pear and almond. Rosa 'Boscobel' was named after the wood in Shropshire where King Charles II hid from Cromwell's soldiers during the Civil War.

It's ideal for growing in a mixed herbaceous border or rose bed, and thrives in rich, well-drained soil in an open, sunny site. Mulch every year with well-rotted manure or compost, and prune in February.

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Rosa ‘Boscobel’ and wildlife

Rosa ‘Boscobel’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rosa ‘Boscobel’ poisonous?

Rosa ‘Boscobel’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Rosa 'Boscobel'
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