Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Christopher Marlowe is an English rose from David Austin Roses, named after Christopher Marlowe. It is dated 2002 in one source and 1993 in another. No flower colour, scent or size is recorded in the reference.
Christopher Marlowe traits
- English rose bred by David Austin
- Named in honour of Christopher Marlowe
- Introduction date given as 1993 or 2002
Good for
- English rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Marlowe this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Christopher Marlowe FAQ
What kind of rose is Christopher Marlowe?
Christopher Marlowe is an English rose from David Austin Roses, named after Christopher Marlowe. It is dated 2002 in one source and 1993 in another.
How does Christopher Marlowe 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 Christopher Marlowe good for?
Christopher Marlowe is grown for english rose collections.
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.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 321 rose varieties
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.