Silas Marner – David Austin Rose

Description:

English Shrub - Silas Marner

English Rose - bred by David Austin

Best for flowering and its health

• Bred byDavid Austin
• Suitable for zones 4 - 10
• Old rose, lemon, banana fragrance

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

An unfussy rose of soft mid pink, the petals are pale on the reverse and fade at the edges creating a gentle quality. Held on red stems, the medium-sized cupped blooms have relaxed, almost ruffled petals which are set around an attractive button eye. There is a medium-strong Old Rose fragrance with accents of fruity lemon, green banana and apricot. A very healthy medium-sized shrub with glossy dark green foliage and wide, arching growth. Named after the kindhearted hero of George Eliots classic novel.

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, arching growth.

ROSE CHARACTERISTICS