Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Glamis Castle is an English rose bred by David Austin at Albrighton and introduced in 1992. Its parents are recorded as Graham Thomas and Mary Rose, two other Austin roses. A choice for gardeners building a collection of Austin English roses.
Glamis Castle traits
- English rose from David Austin, 1992
- Parents: Graham Thomas and Mary Rose
Good for
- English rose collections
- Mixed borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glamis Castle this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Glamis Castle FAQ
What kind of rose is Glamis Castle?
Glamis Castle is an English rose bred by David Austin at Albrighton and introduced in 1992. Its parents are recorded as Graham Thomas and Mary Rose, two other Austin roses.
How does Glamis Castle 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 Glamis Castle good for?
Glamis Castle is grown for english rose collections, mixed 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.
- 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.