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William Shakespeare 2000 Rose: Growing Tips

William Shakespeare 2000 is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2001 and named after the playwright.

Key facts

Breeder
David Austin
Listed for
United Kingdom

Overview

William Shakespeare 2000 is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2001 and named after the playwright. It is also sold simply as William Shakespeare. The reference does not give flower colour, scent or size, so check the supplier's details before planting.

William Shakespeare 2000 traits

  • English rose bred by David Austin, 2001
  • Named after William Shakespeare; also listed as 'William Shakespeare'

Good for

  • Rose borders

Compare with other rose varieties

Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.

VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
William Shakespeare 2000 this page———
A Shropshire Lad—Shrub—
A Whiter Shade of Pale—Bush—
Absolutely Fabulous—Bush—
Adélaïde d'Orléans—Climber—
Albéric Barbier—Climber—
Albertine—Climber—

William Shakespeare 2000 FAQ

What kind of rose is William Shakespeare 2000?

William Shakespeare 2000 is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2001 and named after the playwright. It is also sold simply as William Shakespeare.

How does William Shakespeare 2000 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 William Shakespeare 2000 good for?

William Shakespeare 2000 is grown for rose 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.

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.

Keep a growing history for William Shakespeare 2000

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

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