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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Cocker
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Gordon's College is a floribunda bred by Cocker in 1993. Its salmon-pink flowers have a strong fragrance. The bush stays at about 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide, a convenient size for bedding or the middle of a border. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2002. A good pick for gardeners wanting a well-scented floribunda in a soft salmon shade.
Gordon's College traits
- Salmon-pink flowers with a strong scent
- Floribunda about 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 2002
- Bred by Cocker, 1993
Good for
- Rose beds
- Scented borders
- Cutting for the house
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon's College this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Gordon's College FAQ
What kind of rose is Gordon's College?
Gordon's College is a floribunda bred by Cocker in 1993. Its salmon-pink flowers have a strong fragrance.
How does Gordon's College compare with other rose varieties?
Gordon's College: 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 Gordon's College good for?
Gordon's College is grown for rose beds, scented borders, cutting for the house.
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
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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.