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Overview
Alba Semiplena is a historic alba rose recorded before 1629. It carries white flowers with a strong scent on a shrub that can grow to around 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide. Because of its height, it works well at the back of a border or as part of an informal hedge. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993. A fine choice for anyone building a collection of old garden roses.
Alba Semiplena traits
- Old alba rose known before 1629
- Strongly fragrant white flowers
- Tall growth to about 2.5 m with 1.5 m spread
- RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)
Good for
- Informal hedging
- Old rose collections
- Back of a border
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alba Semiplena this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Alba Semiplena FAQ
What kind of rose is Alba Semiplena?
Alba Semiplena is a historic alba rose recorded before 1629. It carries white flowers with a strong scent on a shrub that can grow to around 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide.
How does Alba Semiplena compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alba Semiplena good for?
Alba Semiplena is grown for informal hedging, old rose collections, back of a border.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.