Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
The Generous Gardener is a David Austin English rose released in 2002. Its recorded parent is another Austin rose, 'Sharifa Asma'. Colour, scent and size are not given in the reference, so check with the supplier for growing details before planting.
The Generous Gardener traits
- English rose bred by David Austin, 2002
- Descended from 'Sharifa Asma'
Good for
- Mixed borders
- English rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Generous Gardener this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
The Generous Gardener FAQ
What kind of rose is The Generous Gardener?
The Generous Gardener is a David Austin English rose released in 2002. Its recorded parent is another Austin rose, 'Sharifa Asma'.
How does The Generous Gardener 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 The Generous Gardener good for?
The Generous Gardener 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
- 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.