Alba
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Alba roses all have the following characteristics:-
-White or pastel summer flowers that are delightfully fragrant
-Large grey-green foliage on slender stems
-Upright tall growth habit
-Very hardy with good disease resistance
-Low maintenance with only a light prune required after flowering
The most famous Alba rose is commonly known as "The White Rose of York", used as an emblem for the House of York during the War of the Roses (1455-1485). This rose is still grown and loved by modern gardeners today with the only battle being fought at the local Horticultural Society.
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PAGE 1 10 PER PAGE Alba. We don't know the origin or age of this rose but we do know that is really lovely when it flowers in summer. The blooms are set on reddish stems against grey-green foliage. They are sweetly scented. softest pink, open and cupped. Red hips follow the blooms. Tolerant and hardy.
Celestial We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka Queen of Denmark Alba. Named after the 'Queen of Denmark', this summer flowering Alba rose has very fragrant, double, quartered, mid pink flowers with a button eye. The flowers appear in plentiful clusters arching the branches with their weight. The foliage is a grey-green and quite coarse. 1826.
Konigin Von Danemark We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka White Rose of York Alba. An ancient heritage rose AKA White Rose of York which can be traced back to the 15th century. The summer blooms are double, fragrant and creamy white followed by orange hips. Foliage is a pale grey-green. Always a pleasing sight when in full flower. Disease resistant and needs little pruning.
Rosa Alba Maxima We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka White Rose of York Alba. Introduced to Britain by the Romans this historic rose has pure white semi-double flowers followed by attractive hips in autumn. Sweetly scented. Suitable for hedging or can be used as a small climber. A simple yet beautiful rose. AKA The White Rose of York. RHS AGM.
Alba Semi Plena We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know. aka La Rose de York, Bonnie Prince Charlie Rose Alba. White, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. 15 to 19 petals. Large, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Leafy sepals buds. Produces red hips in fall. Can be grown as a climber in mild climates. Bred before 1629. Rosa Alba Semi Plena We are not certain this rose will be available this year. Please register your interest by adding to cart for a backorder and we will let you know.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.2m
NB Rosa x alba 'Semi-Plena' is also known as The White Rose of York.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.8m x 1.2m
NB. Rosa x alba Maxima is also known as the White Rose of York.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.8m x 1.2m
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