Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
15th February, we are pleased to say that the nursery and gardens are open to visitors. We are also still offering click and collect orders from the website. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please be aware that courier deliveries can be delayed, due to high volumes.

ROSA 'Albertine'
Commonly known as Rose
RAMBLERS & CLIMBERS
Soft pink, scented
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Deciduous - mid-green foliage
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - soft pink
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Height - 5m (16ft) or more
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Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - Rambler. Once-flowering, vigorous, rampant shrub with arching, prickly, reddish green stems. Produces sweetly scented flowers freely
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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)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - suitable for north-facing wall.
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Pests & Diseases - see header 'ROSA'
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Place of origin - Rene Barbier, France, 1921.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped - - rounded to cup-shaped 8cm (3in) across
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Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - fragrance(1-10) 5-6, 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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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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5m (16ft) or more
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
After Plant Rose - Organic Plant Food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi and is especially formulated for roses.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20