Rose 'Penelope Lively'
Rose 'Penelope Lively' is an elegant English shrub rose from David Austin, producing graceful sprays of medium-sized, cupped blooms in soft mid-pink. Opening from rich berry-red buds, the flowers gradually soften in colour as they mature, with some petals developing delicate lavender-pink tones that add depth and subtle variation to the display.
Introduced in 2023, this beautiful variety flowers repeatedly from early summer into autumn, providing months of colour and fragrance. The blooms carry a wonderfully balanced medium-strong perfume, blending classic Old Rose notes with hints of raspberry, fresh lemon and a touch of myrrh, making it an excellent choice for planting close to seating areas and pathways.
Forming a healthy, well-shaped shrub, 'Penelope Lively' is ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens and cutting gardens, where its elegant blooms are perfect for floral arrangements. Easy to grow and highly reliable, it thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and rewards gardeners with exceptional repeat flowering.
- Soft mid-pink cupped blooms opening from berry-red buds
- Flowers mature to delicate lavender-pink tones
- Repeat flowers from summer into autumn
- Medium-strong fragrance with Old Rose, raspberry, lemon and myrrh notes
- Healthy, well-shaped shrub with elegant growth
- Excellent for borders and cutting gardens
- Height 110cm - Spread 125cm
English Shrub Rose
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EAN code5031825022231
- Latin nameRosa 'Dame Judi Dench'
- Brand
- Pot Size6L (24cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourPink
- Flower FormDouble
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August, September, October
- Flower Size10cm
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- FragranceFruity, Old Rose, Very
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height110cm
- Spread125cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypeRose
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Hedging & Screens, Pots & Containers
- Rose TypeShrub Rose - SH
- Season of InterestSummer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesScented Flowers
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Getting the most from your new Rose
Where to plant
Choose an open, sunny position with free-draining soil. Avoid planting where roses have grown before or transfer fresh soil to the site. Patio roses can be planted in mixed borders or alongside other roses, or in pots and containers.
Planting
Roses love organic matter, so mix well-rotten manure, leaf mould or compost into the soil. Water thoroughly before planting. Make a hole big enough not to disturb the root ball. Remove from the pot and ensure the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Back-fill soil mixed with a good fertilizer, then firm. Water thoroughly.
Aftercare
Water well until established. Mulching will keep the soil weed-free and moist. For best results feed your roses with fertilizer in spring and again in summer. Remove faded flowers to encourage speedy repeat flowering.
Simple Pruning
Prune your rose in March or before new growth by removing any dead or very thin branches and reducing the height by 1/3 to 2/3 of the previous growth.
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