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    • Christopher Marlowe
    • Christopher Marlowe
    • Christopher Marlowe

    Christopher Marlowe

    (AUSJUMP) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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      Description
      Intense orange-red, rosette-shaped blooms, paling to salmon-pink. Pleasing tea fragrance with a hint of lemon. Healthy and free-flowering.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Salmon pink
        Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
      • Fragrance: Light-medium,Tea
      • Bloom Size: Medium
        Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Small Shrub
        All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
      • Height: 2 1/2ft
      • Width: 3ft
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2002
      • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
      • Petal Count: 70 petals
      Location
      • Borders
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Named after the playwright and contemporary of William Shakespeare.
      How to Plant a Shrub Rose
      Read the full guide
      Frequently Asked Questions

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      Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

      Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

      Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

      Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.

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