Key facts
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Dickson
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
George Dickson is a hybrid tea raised by Dickson in Northern Ireland in 1912 and named after George Dickson. Its medium red flowers carry a strong, sweet perfume. An heirloom hybrid tea for gardeners who value scent and history in a red rose.
George Dickson traits
- Medium red flowers
- Strong, sweet fragrance
- Hybrid tea from Northern Ireland, 1912
Good for
- Heritage collections
- Scented borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Dickson this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
George Dickson FAQ
What kind of rose is George Dickson?
George Dickson is a hybrid tea raised by Dickson in Northern Ireland in 1912 and named after George Dickson. Its medium red flowers carry a strong, sweet perfume.
How does George Dickson compare with other rose varieties?
George Dickson: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is George Dickson good for?
George Dickson is grown for heritage collections, scented borders.
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 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)
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