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ROSA 'Cardinal de Richelieu'
Commonly known as Rose
SHRUB AND SPECIES
Maroon
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
See header 'ROSA' -
Place of origin
Louis Parmentier, Belgium, 1847 or bred by Jean Laffay, France, 1840. -
Rosa
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DeciduousSmall, glossy leaves
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetPurple maroon -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing8cm (3in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSummer-flowering Gallica hybrid. Vigorous, compact, lax growth with few thorns
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersFragrance(1-10) 3-4, medium.
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCoastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the seaCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Roses - Care Guide
Planting Combinations
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