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- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Flowering
- Once-flowering
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Shropshire Lass is an early English rose from David Austin, dating from 1968 and grown as a shrub rose. It was bred from 'Madame Butterfly' and 'Madame Legras de St. Germain'. The flowers are pink with a mild fragrance, and the plant is described as tall. Give it space at the back of a border or room to scramble, and it will suit gardeners who like the look of older roses.
Shropshire Lass traits
- Early David Austin English rose from 1968
- Parentage: 'Madame Butterfly' crossed with 'Madame Legras de St. Germain'
- Pink flowers with a mild fragrance
- Grows as a tall shrub rose
Good for
- Back of the border
- Cottage gardens
- Heritage rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire Lass this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Ballerina | — | Shrub | — |
| Blanche Double de Coubert | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
Shropshire Lass FAQ
What kind of rose is Shropshire Lass?
Shropshire Lass is an early English rose from David Austin, dating from 1968 and grown as a shrub rose. It was bred from 'Madame Butterfly' and 'Madame Legras de St.
How does Shropshire Lass compare with other rose varieties?
Shropshire Lass: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Andrewsii, Aphrodite. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Shropshire Lass good for?
Shropshire Lass is grown for back of the border, cottage gardens, heritage 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.
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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.