Key facts
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- David C. H. Austin
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite is an English rose bred by David C. H. Austin in 1988. Its US plant patent, PP8154, was granted in 1993 under the code name 'Auscrim' to David Austin Roses. The flowers are crimson to deep red, about 3.1 to 3.5 in (8 to 9 cm) across, and sweetly scented. The plant reaches roughly 3.3 ft (1 m). The patent describes its disease resistance as very good. It suits a mixed border or a rose bed where a rich red with fragrance is wanted.
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite traits
- Crimson to deep red flowers
- Blooms 3.1 to 3.5 in (8 to 9 cm) across
- Sweet fragrance
- Plant height around 3.3 ft (1 m)
- Patent describes disease resistance as very good
Good for
- Mixed borders
- Fragrance gardens
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Dudley Braithwaite this page | — | Bush | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| All American Magic | — | Bush | — |
| Always Hope | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite FAQ
What kind of rose is Leonard Dudley Braithwaite?
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite is an English rose bred by David C. H.
How does Leonard Dudley Braithwaite compare with other rose varieties?
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite: bush. Similar rose varieties include Abbaye de Cluny, About Face, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Leonard Dudley Braithwaite good for?
Leonard Dudley Braithwaite is grown for mixed borders, fragrance gardens, cut flowers.
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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- 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: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.