Rosa 'Winchester Cathedral'
(Rose 'Winchester Cathedral')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Hybrid Parents - A sport of Rosa 'Mary Rose'
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Raised by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 1988
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1.2m
Width - 1m
Location - The White Garden
Description: A Shrub rose with an upright, bushy habit. Mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with finely toothed margins. Double, Rosette-shaped rose flowers are pure white and fragrant. Occasionally a few of the Blooms may be marked with pink. The flowers are held in clusters and produced, repeatedly, from early summer into late autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The correct botanical name is Rosa 'Auscat', 'Winchester Cathedral' is a trademark or preferred selling name.
Flower:
Double, rosette-shaped rose flowers are pure white and fragrant. Occasionally some of the blooms may be marked with pink. The flowers are held in clusters and are produced, repeatedly, from June into November.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Rosette-shaped rose flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy mid to dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to Elliptic leaflets with serrate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on upright branches.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to elliptic leaflets
Propagation:
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.
