Rosa Penelope Lively®
£33.00
notes
A classically beautiful shrub rose, Rosa Penelope Lively® features elegant, strongly scented blooms that start with pink petals, before aging to a soft lilac. Named for the British author Dame Penelope Lively in 2023, this is a medium sized rose that would be well suited to the middle of the border, or standing proud in a container. Image courtesy of David Austin Roses.
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After Plant, Rose Feed
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£8.50
Rootgrow Mycorrhizal Fungi 150g
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£6.00
Dimensions
- Pot size: 6L
- Height and spread: 110cm x 125cm over 2-5 years
Features
notes
A classically beautiful shrub rose, Rosa Penelope Lively® features elegant, strongly scented blooms that start with pink petals, before aging to a soft lilac. Named for the British author Dame Penelope Lively in 2023, this is a medium sized rose that would be well suited to the middle of the border, or standing proud in a container. Image courtesy of David Austin Roses.
Details
- English shrub rose grown for flowers and scent
- Flowering period: repeat, from late spring to first frost
- Fully hardy
Planting
- Classic plant for herbaceous border, small gardens, and containers
- Enriched, well-drained soil
- Any aspect
- Full sun
Care
Dig a hole larger than the root ball and loosen surrounding soil, sprinkle with Mycorrhizal Fungi to promote root growth, position rose, infill and water well. Deadhead spent blooms to promote new buds. Please see our Rose pruning guide - Shrub rose
Scent
Fragrant, strong old rose scent with hints of raspberry, lemon and myrrh.
Glossary
Scented Garden
