Key facts
- Breeder
- Joseph Pemberton
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Clytemnestra is a rose raised in 1915 by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England. Its flowers are chamois in colour, and its parents are 'Liberty' (seed) and 'Trier' (pollen). Named after Clytemnestra, it suits collectors of Pemberton roses.
Clytemnestra traits
- Chamois-coloured flowers
- Raised by Joseph Pemberton, 1915
- Parentage 'Liberty' x 'Trier'
Good for
- Historic rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clytemnestra this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Clytemnestra FAQ
What kind of rose is Clytemnestra?
Clytemnestra is a rose raised in 1915 by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England. Its flowers are chamois in colour, and its parents are 'Liberty' (seed) and 'Trier' (pollen).
How does Clytemnestra 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 Clytemnestra good for?
Clytemnestra is grown for historic 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.
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- 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
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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.