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    ROSA 'Alec's Red'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ROSA 'Alec's Red' ROSA 'Alec's Red' ROSA 'Alec's Red' ROSA 'Alec's Red' HYDRANGEA paniculata 'Limelight' and ROSA © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PRUNUS serrula and ROSA © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PRUNUS serrula and ROSA © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ROSA 'Alec's Red'

    Commonly known as Rose

    HYBRID TEAS

    Crimson scarlet
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    3 Litre Deep   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 5+ £12.00 each
    Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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    • Good to know
      A good bedding variety
    • Pests & Diseases
      See header 'ROSA'
    • Place of origin
      Bred by Cocker, Scotland, 1970.
    • Rosa
    • Deciduous
      Mid-green leaves
    • Red
      Crimson scarlet
    • Double
      Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
      High-centred, fully double flowers 15cm (6in) across
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Fragrance(1-10) 5-6, strong.
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Full sun
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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