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Shrub Rose "Charles-de-mills"

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Rosa Charles-de-mills is a shrub rose with magenta very full double flowers. This is a perfect example of an old gallica rose which has stood the test of time.

The key characteristics of "Charles-de-mills" are shown below:

FLOWERS  

Colour Magenta

Type Old Gallica shrub rose

Scent None

Frequency Single show of flowers

When July

   

BUSH  

Rose type Shrub

Leaves mid-Green

Height 1.2m (4ft)

Spread 1.2m (4ft)

   

OTHER  

Hardiness UK Fully hardy

USDA Zones Rosa Charles-de-mills is hardy to zone 5a, -28.8� C (-20� F)

Awards Not known

Parentage Not known

Available in UK  

Available in USA  

Available Australia  

 

COMMENTS   Charles-de-mills produce flowers on stems with almost no thorns.

It produces great cut flowers and is ideal for the back of a shrub border.  


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