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- United Kingdom
Overview
Ispahan is a Damask rose of unknown origin, recorded before 1827 and also called Rose d'Ispahan or Pompon des Princes. Its pink flowers are around 9 cm (3.5 in) wide and strongly scented. This is a big shrub, growing to about 2.5 m (8 ft) tall and 2 m (6.5 ft) across, so it needs a generous space. It has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit since 1993. Ideal for gardeners who want a large historic rose for fragrance.
Ispahan traits
- Damask rose known before 1827
- Pink flowers about 9 cm across
- Strong fragrance
- Large: up to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993
Good for
- Large borders
- Old rose collections
- Scented garden
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ispahan this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Ispahan FAQ
What kind of rose is Ispahan?
Ispahan is a Damask rose of unknown origin, recorded before 1827 and also called Rose d'Ispahan or Pompon des Princes. Its pink flowers are around 9 cm (3.5 in) wide and strongly scented.
How does Ispahan 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 Ispahan good for?
Ispahan is grown for large borders, old rose collections, scented garden.
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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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.