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- Once-flowering
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- United Kingdom
Overview
Tuscany Superb is a gallica, one of the old rose groups, dating from 1837. It has deep purple flowers with a light scent and stays about 1 m (3 ft) high and wide. Its compact size makes it suitable for a mixed border or an old rose collection. It suits gardeners who want a historic gallica with rich, dark colouring.
Tuscany Superb traits
- Gallica old rose from 1837
- Deep purple flowers
- Light fragrance
- About 1 m (3 ft) tall and wide
Good for
- Old rose collections
- Mixed borders
- Cottage gardens
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscany Superb this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Tuscany Superb FAQ
What kind of rose is Tuscany Superb?
Tuscany Superb is a gallica, one of the old rose groups, dating from 1837. It has deep purple flowers with a light scent and stays about 1 m (3 ft) high and wide.
How does Tuscany Superb 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 Tuscany Superb good for?
Tuscany Superb is grown for old rose collections, mixed borders, cottage gardens.
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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- 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.