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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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Deciduous
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet - fading to lavender-grey -
Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - vigorous 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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - best grown on a support. Named in memory of the Cornish plant hunter -
Pests & Diseases - see header 'ROSA' -
Place of origin - France. 1855. Jean Laffay -
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - 8cm (3in) across
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Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept - - slightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - fragrance (1-10) 7-8, very strong
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich
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