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- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Flowering
- Once-flowering
- Breeder
- Robert
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Général Kléber is a moss rose raised by Robert in 1856. The light pink flowers carry a strong fragrance. Plants grow to about 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide, so it fits into most borders. It gained the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2012. Recommended for anyone building a collection of Victorian-era old roses who wants a scented pink.
Général Kléber traits
- Light pink flowers with a strong scent
- Moss rose group, bred by Robert in 1856
- About 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 2012
Good for
- Old rose collections
- Cottage borders
- Scented gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Général Kléber this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
| Canary Bird | — | Shrub | — |
| Cantabrigiensis | — | Shrub | — |
Général Kléber FAQ
What kind of rose is Général Kléber?
Général Kléber is a moss rose raised by Robert in 1856. The light pink flowers carry a strong fragrance.
How does Général Kléber compare with other rose varieties?
Général Kléber: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Andrewsii, Aphrodite. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Général Kléber good for?
Général Kléber is grown for old rose collections, cottage borders, scented 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.
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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