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Emily Gray Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Emily Gray is a hybrid wichurana rambler bred by Williams in the UK around 1916 and introduced in 1918.

Key facts

Growth habit
Climber
Flowering
Once-flowering
Breeder
Williams
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Emily Gray is a hybrid wichurana rambler bred by Williams in the UK around 1916 and introduced in 1918. Its parents are 'Jersey Beauty' and 'Comtesse du Cayla'. The apricot-blend flowers are about 3.5 in (9 cm) across with 17 to 25 petals and a tea scent. It can grow 14 to 16 ft (4.3 to 4.9 m) long, so it needs a pergola, large arch or fence. Prune after flowering, removing some older stems. Suited to gardeners with room for a vigorous rambler in warm tones.

Emily Gray traits

  • Apricot-blend flowers about 3.5 in (9 cm) wide
  • 17 to 25 petals
  • Tea-like scent
  • Grows 14 to 16 ft (4.3 to 4.9 m)
  • Hybrid wichurana rambler

Good for

  • Pergolas and arches
  • Long fences
  • Scented garden

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Emily Gray this page—Climber—
Adélaïde d'Orléans—Climber—
Albéric Barbier—Climber—
Albertine—Climber—
Alexandre Girault—Climber—
Alibaba—Climber—
Aloha—Climber—

Emily Gray FAQ

What kind of rose is Emily Gray?

Emily Gray is a hybrid wichurana rambler bred by Williams in the UK around 1916 and introduced in 1918. Its parents are 'Jersey Beauty' and 'Comtesse du Cayla'.

How does Emily Gray compare with other rose varieties?

Emily Gray: climber. Similar rose varieties include Adélaïde d'Orléans, Albéric Barbier, Albertine. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Emily Gray good for?

Emily Gray is grown for pergolas and arches, long fences, scented garden.

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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