Key facts
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
De Resht is a Portland rose of uncertain date, known from before 1900. Its blooms are purple-crimson and moderately scented. The plant is compact, reaching about 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high and wide, which suits smaller borders. It holds an RHS Award of Garden Merit from 1993. Old roses like this appreciate a sunny spot, rich soil and light pruning to remove weak or old wood. A rewarding choice for anyone wanting an old-fashioned rose with deep colour in limited space.
De Resht traits
- Purple-crimson flowers
- Moderate fragrance
- Portland rose dating from before 1900
- About 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall and wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993
Good for
- Small borders
- Old rose collections
- Cottage gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Resht this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
De Resht FAQ
What kind of rose is De Resht?
De Resht is a Portland rose of uncertain date, known from before 1900. Its blooms are purple-crimson and moderately scented.
How does De Resht 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 De Resht good for?
De Resht is grown for small borders, old rose collections, cottage gardens.
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.