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Arthur Bell Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Arthur Bell is a floribunda rose bred by Samuel McGredy IV in Ireland in 1964, from 'Cläre Grammerstorf' crossed with 'Piccadilly'.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
McGredy
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Arthur Bell is a floribunda rose bred by Samuel McGredy IV in Ireland in 1964, from 'Cläre Grammerstorf' crossed with 'Piccadilly'. It has pale yellow flowers about 3 in wide with around 25 petals and a moderate scent. Plants grow to about 1 m high and 1 m across. It has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit since 1993, and is a long-established yellow floribunda for beds and borders.

Arthur Bell traits

  • Pale yellow flowers about 3 in across, around 25 petals
  • Moderate fragrance
  • About 1 m tall and wide
  • Parentage: 'Claere Grammerstorf' x 'Piccadilly'
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit (1993)

Good for

  • Rose beds
  • Borders
  • Cut flowers

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Arthur Bell this page—Bush—
A Whiter Shade of Pale—Bush—
Absolutely Fabulous—Bush—
Alexander—Bush—
Alpine Sunset—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—
Anne Harkness—Bush—

Arthur Bell FAQ

What kind of rose is Arthur Bell?

Arthur Bell is a floribunda rose bred by Samuel McGredy IV in Ireland in 1964, from 'Cläre Grammerstorf' crossed with 'Piccadilly'. It has pale yellow flowers about 3 in wide with around 25 petals and a moderate scent.

How does Arthur Bell compare with other rose varieties?

Arthur Bell: 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 Arthur Bell good for?

Arthur Bell is grown for rose beds, borders, cut flowers.

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.

Source

Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)

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