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    Lochinvar

    (Ausbilda) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      Description
      This beautiful little rose has all the good characteristics of a Scottish Rose, but flowers almost continually. The fully double flowers are a lovely shade of fresh blush pink. The petals are loosely arranged to form pretty little rosettes, each about 1.5 across. There is a medium-strong Old Rose fragrance. It has small leaves and thorny, bushy growth. David Austin, 2002.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Blush Pink
        Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        REPEAT FLOWERING roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. ONCE FLOWERING roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid summer
      • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Old Rose
      • Bloom Size: Medium
        Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. LARGE BLOOM: 3.5-5" MEDIUM BLOOM: 2-3.5" SMALL BLOOM 1-2"
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
        All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
      • Height: 90cm
      • Width: 90cm
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 2002
      Location
      • Mixed Border
      • Rose Hedges
      • Shady Areas
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Partial Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Lochinvar is the young, faithful knight who appears briefly but memorably in the fifth canto of Sir Walter Scott’s epic poem, Marmion.
      How to plant a shrub rose
      Frequently asked questions

      Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

      Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

      Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

      Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

      We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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