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'William Morris' rose Description
Photo courtesy of margherita
HMF Ratings:
57 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
Medium pink Shrub. Registration name: AUStir, AUSwillExhibition name: William Morris
Class:
Shrub. English Rose Collection.
Bloom:
Pink to apricot. Strong fragrance. 41 petals. Average diameter 3". Very double, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed buds.
Habit:
Arching. Semi-glossy, dark green foliage. Height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Disease susceptibility: susceptible to rust .
Patents:
Australia - Application No: 2000/107 on 2000 VIEW PBR PATENT Canada - Patent No: 1054 on 17 Oct 2001 Application No: 00-2111 on 14 Jan 2000 'Auswill' originated from a cross between two English rose varieties which took place at David Austin Roses, Albrighton, United Kingdom in 1987. The variety was selected for its apricot/pink flowers, old-fashioned flower shape, good fragrance and disease resistance. European Union - Application No: 19971392 on 28 Nov 1997 Proposed denomination: AUSwill.
Notes:
Artist and designer William Morris was born at Elm House in Walthamstow, England, 24 March 1834. Morris died at Kelmscott House in Hammersmith 3 October 1896. The rose 'William Morris' commemorates the University of East London's centenary year.
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