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- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- Laffay
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
William Lobb is a historic shrub rose raised by Laffay in 1855. Its flowers are purple-pink and strongly scented, and the plant can reach about 2 m in both height and width, so it needs plenty of room or a sturdy support nearby. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1993. A good fit for a large border, the back of a planting or an informal hedge where an old-fashioned, fragrant rose is wanted.
William Lobb traits
- Shrub rose raised by Laffay in 1855
- Purple-pink flowers with strong fragrance
- Grows to around 2 m tall and 2 m wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993
Good for
- Back of the border
- Informal hedging
- Fragrant planting
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lobb this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Ballerina | — | Shrub | — |
| Blanche Double de Coubert | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
William Lobb FAQ
What kind of rose is William Lobb?
William Lobb is a historic shrub rose raised by Laffay in 1855. Its flowers are purple-pink and strongly scented, and the plant can reach about 2 m in both height and width, so it needs plenty of room or a sturdy support nearby.
How does William Lobb compare with other rose varieties?
William Lobb: 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 William Lobb good for?
William Lobb is grown for back of the border, informal hedging, fragrant planting.
Sowing, care and common problems
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Source
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