Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Mary Webb is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 1984 and named after the writer Mary Webb. It is also known as Auswebb, and 'Chinatown' is listed as a parent. Colour and size are not recorded here.
Mary Webb traits
- English rose bred at Albrighton, 1984
- Also sold as Auswebb
- Named after Mary Webb
- 'Chinatown' recorded as a parent
Good for
- English rose collections
- Mixed borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Webb this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Mary Webb FAQ
What kind of rose is Mary Webb?
Mary Webb is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 1984 and named after the writer Mary Webb. It is also known as Auswebb, and 'Chinatown' is listed as a parent.
How does Mary Webb 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 Mary Webb good for?
Mary Webb 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.