Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Sharifa Asma is one of the earlier David Austin English roses, released in 1989 from the nursery at Albrighton, Shropshire, and named after a person called Sharifa Asma. The reference does not list colour, scent or size, so look these up with the supplier. It suits gardeners building a collection of Austin roses for borders.
Sharifa Asma traits
- English rose from David Austin, released 1989
- Bred at Albrighton, Shropshire
Good for
- Mixed borders
- English rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharifa Asma this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Sharifa Asma FAQ
What kind of rose is Sharifa Asma?
Sharifa Asma is one of the earlier David Austin English roses, released in 1989 from the nursery at Albrighton, Shropshire, and named after a person called Sharifa Asma. The reference does not list colour, scent or size, so look these up with the supplier.
How does Sharifa Asma 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 Sharifa Asma good for?
Sharifa Asma is grown for mixed borders, english rose collections.
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
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- 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
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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.