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- Growth habit
- Bush
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Harkness
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Margaret Merril is a floribunda rose bred by Harkness Roses of Hitchin and introduced in 1978. Its parentage is ('Rudolph Timm' × 'Dedication') × 'Pascali'. The flowers are a white blend, about 3.9 in (10 cm) across, with a strong spicy, citrus scent. One source records plants up to 8.2 ft, so allow room. Well suited to gardeners who prize fragrance in a pale rose.
Margaret Merril traits
- Floribunda with white-blend blooms
- Strong spicy, citrus fragrance
- Flowers about 3.9 in (10 cm) across
- Bred by Harkness Roses, Hitchin, 1978
- Parentage includes 'Pascali'
Good for
- Scented borders
- Cut flowers
- Rose beds
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Merril this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Margaret Merril FAQ
What kind of rose is Margaret Merril?
Margaret Merril is a floribunda rose bred by Harkness Roses of Hitchin and introduced in 1978. Its parentage is ('Rudolph Timm' × 'Dedication') × 'Pascali'.
How does Margaret Merril compare with other rose varieties?
Margaret Merril: 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 Margaret Merril good for?
Margaret Merril is grown for scented borders, cut flowers, rose beds.
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.