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ROSA 'William Lobb'
Commonly known as Rose

SHRUB AND SPECIES
Scented double purple to lavender-grey flowers
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Good to know
Best grown on a support. Named in memory of the Cornish plant hunter -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
France. 1855. Jean Laffay -
Deciduous
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetFading to lavender-grey -
Cup-shaped8cm (3in) across
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Fully hardy
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous Moss rose with abundant, green mossy growth and long, arching, prickly stems
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Scented flowersFragrance (1-10) 7-8, very strong
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Full sun
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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