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George Dickson Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

George Dickson is a hybrid tea raised by Dickson in Northern Ireland in 1912 and named after George Dickson.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
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.

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.

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