Sophy’s Rose

(Auslot) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
Colour: Crimson-pink
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Light, Tea
Size: Medium Shrub 1m - 1.5m 1.5m - 2m
Bloom Size: Large

Bears crimson-pink, rosette-shaped flowers; the petals are small at the centre and increase in size, by degrees, until the outer petals are quite large, resulting in broad, rather flat blooms. Read more

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Description

Bears crimson-pink, rosette-shaped flowers; the petals are small at the centre and increase in size, by degrees, until the outer petals are quite large, resulting in broad, rather flat blooms. It forms an upright, bushy shrub with compact, twiggy growth. The beautiful elongated foliage gives the overall impression of airy lightness. Named after the daughter of the founder of the Dyslexia Institute. David Austin, 1997.

Characteristics

Colour: Crimson-pink BLOOM COLOUR Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
Flowering: Repeat Flowering REPEAT or ONCE 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: Light, Tea
Bloom Size: Large BLOOM SIZE GUIDE 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 SIZE GUIDE 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. 1m - 1.5m 1.5m - 2m
Breeder: David Austin
Year of Introduction: 1997

Growing Conditions

East, North, West Facing
All soil types
Full Sunlight

Origin of Name

Named after Sophy, daughter of Wendy Fisher, who founded the Dyslexia Institute in 1972.