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Gruss an Aachen Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Gruss an Aachen is a polyantha rose raised by Geduldig in 1909, with Franz Deegen and Frau Karl Druschki recorded as parents.

Key facts

Growth habit
Bush
Flowering
Repeat-flowering
Breeder
Geduldig
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

Gruss an Aachen is a polyantha rose raised by Geduldig in 1909, with Franz Deegen and Frau Karl Druschki recorded as parents. Its light pink flowers have a light scent. The plant is very small, about 0.5 m (20 in) tall and wide, so it fits into pots and the front of a border. It holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit from 2012. An old rose suited to small gardens.

Gruss an Aachen traits

  • Light pink flowers with a light fragrance
  • Polyantha about 0.5 m (20 in) tall and wide
  • Parents: Franz Deegen and Frau Karl Druschki
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit, 2012

Good for

  • Containers
  • Front of border
  • Small gardens

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Gruss an Aachen this page—Bush—
A Whiter Shade of Pale—Bush—
Absolutely Fabulous—Bush—
Alexander—Bush—
Alpine Sunset—Bush—
Amber Queen—Bush—
Anne Harkness—Bush—

Gruss an Aachen FAQ

What kind of rose is Gruss an Aachen?

Gruss an Aachen is a polyantha rose raised by Geduldig in 1909, with Franz Deegen and Frau Karl Druschki recorded as parents. Its light pink flowers have a light scent.

How does Gruss an Aachen compare with other rose varieties?

Gruss an Aachen: 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 Gruss an Aachen good for?

Gruss an Aachen is grown for containers, front of border, small 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.

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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