Key facts
- Breeder
- Joseph Pemberton
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Vanity is a rose raised by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England, in 1920. It has deep pink flowers and was bred from an unnamed seedling crossed with 'Château de Clos Vougeot'. It is mainly of interest to gardeners collecting historic Pemberton roses.
Vanity traits
- Bred by Joseph Pemberton in England, 1920
- Deep pink flowers
- Pollen parent 'Château de Clos Vougeot'
Good for
- Heritage rose collections
- Mixed borders
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanity this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Vanity FAQ
What kind of rose is Vanity?
Vanity is a rose raised by Joseph Pemberton at Havering-atte-Bower, England, in 1920. It has deep pink flowers and was bred from an unnamed seedling crossed with 'Château de Clos Vougeot'.
How does Vanity 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 Vanity good for?
Vanity is grown for heritage 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
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- 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.