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Rosa 'A Shropshire Lad'

Rosa 'A Shropshire Lad'

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Climbing roseClimber, Shrub, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 1.2mSpread: 1m
Hardy

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Rosa 'A Shropshire Lad' has been withdrawn from sale by David Austin, due to its susceptibility to disease. For alternatives, consider the climbing rose 'New Dawn', or 'The Generous Gardener' or 'Mary Delany', both of which can be grown as a large shrub or short climber.

'A Shropshire Lad' is a versatile rose, which may be grown as a large shrub or a short climbing rose if given support. It bears large rosettes of many-petalled flowers in soft, peach-pink. Blooms have a gentle, fruity fragrance reminiscent of old tea roses.

The foliage is a glossy dark green. The stems are almost thornless and are therefore easy to tie in to supports.

Grow Rosa 'A Shropshire Lad' at the back of the border as a shrub, or tie it to a sturdy support to train as a climber. Deadhead blooms regularly to prolong flowering, and mulch in autumn with well-rotted manure or garden compost.

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Rosa ‘A shropshire lad’ and wildlife

Rosa ‘A shropshire lad’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rosa ‘A shropshire lad’ poisonous?

Rosa ‘A shropshire lad’ 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