David Austin, an English breeder, is the creator of a large number of rose varieties that have long been singled out in an informal group called Austin roses or English roses.

Rose A Shropshire Lad is another extraordinary beauty variety from the Austin Rose collection. The main characteristics of this "queen of flowers", the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the nuances of planting and growing this perennial - all this will be discussed below.

The history of the creation of the variety

All varieties of "English roses" are distinguished by the following qualities:

  • double or semi-double flowers of large or medium diameter;
  • delicate seductive aroma that is felt throughout the entire flowering period;
  • not exactingness to care in the growing process.

Rose Shropshire Led

A Shropshire Lad rose has one more peculiarity - it can change the appearance and shape of the bush if the growing conditions change. Rose e Shropshire Led was bred at the end of the last century, and in 2001 at the Rose Competition of the American Rose Society received the title of "Best Modern Scrub".

Interesting! Translated from English, the name of this variety sounds like this - "Guy from Shropshire".

Characteristics and description of the variety

Description of the Shropshire Lad rose should begin with a story about the extraordinary beauty of the buds. The blossoming flowers are cup-shaped, the color of the petals is rich pink with a cream tint, the edges of the petals are lighter in color.

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This variety has densely double flowers, the diameter of which is about 12 cm, each bud contains up to 95-100 petals.

Shropshire Ice rose bushes are tall with erect shoots, reach a height of 1.6-1.8 m, in diameter these perennials can grow up to 0.7-0.8 m.

Attention! There are practically no thorns on the shoots, which is another advantage of the variety, since it makes it easier to care for these perennial flowers.

The winter hardiness of the Shropshire Lad rose is very high, so even in central Russia and regions with a similar climate, these bushes can be minimally covered.

Also, the Shropshire rose is resistant to most diseases. And even in the rainy season, it is not affected by fungal diseases, does not stop its abundant flowering.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

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This variety, like other types of roses, can grow in one place for at least 5-6 years, therefore, a place for planting should be prepared before planting seedlings.

Landing place

Such a site should be:

  • well ventilated;
  • be protected from gusts of cold wind;
  • in a hot time of the day, the bushes should be in partial shade, otherwise the flowering will be short-lived;
  • the soil should be loose to provide aeration, fertile and without moisture stagnation.

Further care for this perennial is:

  • in compliance with the irrigation regime;
  • in regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds;
  • in applying dressings during the season;
  • in carrying out formative and sanitary pruning.

It is better to water the rose in the evening

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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This rose has a number of advantages:

  • abundant flowering throughout the summer season;
  • unusual beauty of flowers - densely double, with a delicate pink color of the petals and a delicate persistent aroma during the entire flowering;
  • high resistance to frost and most diseases;
  • perfectly tolerates the rainy season, without reducing resistance to fungal diseases and continuing to actively bloom.

There were no drawbacks in this variety.

This variety is perfectly combined with other flowering plants in flower beds, has good decorative qualities, therefore it is popular with landscape designers and gardeners.