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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Roger Pawsey
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Alpine Sunset is a hybrid tea rose bred by Roger Pawsey in Britain in 1973, from 'Dr. A.J. Verhage' crossed with 'Irish Gold'. The large apricot-blend flowers measure about 5 in across and are strongly fragrant. Plants grow to around 4 ft tall, a convenient size for a rose bed or border. It suits gardeners who enjoy big, scented blooms in warm tones.
Alpine Sunset traits
- Apricot-blend blooms about 5 in wide
- Strong fragrance
- Grows to around 4 ft
- Parentage: 'Dr. A.J. Verhage' x 'Irish Gold'
Good for
- Rose beds
- Cut flowers
- Scented borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Sunset this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
| Arthur Bell | — | Bush | — |
Alpine Sunset FAQ
What kind of rose is Alpine Sunset?
Alpine Sunset is a hybrid tea rose bred by Roger Pawsey in Britain in 1973, from 'Dr. A.J.
How does Alpine Sunset compare with other rose varieties?
Alpine Sunset: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Alpine Sunset good for?
Alpine Sunset is grown for rose beds, cut flowers, scented borders.
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.